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2016 Map of Pilot Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pilot Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau terrain of Morgan County is meticulously documented here, centered on the community of Sunbright and the prominent Pilot Mtn. This landscape is characterized by a dense network of ridges and hollows, such as Pea Ridge and Coon Hollow, which have historically dictated the patterns of local settlement and transport. Numerous family and community burial grounds are found throughout the area, including Stringfield Chapel Cem, Hamby Cem, and Anadell Cem, providing significant touchpoints for genealogical research.

Waterways like Rock Creek and Little Clear Creek carve through the plateau, eventually feeding into the protected Obed Wild and Scenic River along the southern edge. The map reveals the intricate road network winding through the topography, connecting small settlements like Annadel and Happy Hollow. This survey offers a clear view of the rural Tennessee highlands before more recent modern developments altered the character of these mountain communities.