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2022 Map of Pikeville

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pikeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pikeville serves as the focal point of the Sequatchie Valley, where the river corridor sits flanked by the dramatic rise of the Cumberland Escarpment. The town layout centers on the Bledsoe County Courthouse, reflecting the area's long-standing role as a seat of local governance. To the west, the terrain transitions into the Cumberland Plateau, characterized by complex landforms such as The Penitentiary and Penitentiary Gulf. This topography creates a series of isolated coves like Keedy Cove, Walker Cove, and Loyd Cove, each suggesting early pockets of mountain settlement.

Transportation routes, including Old Taft HWY and Old Dayton RD, follow the natural valley floor, connecting outlying communities like Lees Station and West End. The distribution of family burial grounds, including Henson Cem, McReynolds Cem, and Vernon Cem, provides a map of local lineage across the landscape. Along the eastern edge, Walden Ridge overlooks the valley, punctuated by natural features like Crystal Falls and the headwaters of Skillern Cr.