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2013 Map of Pittsburg Landing

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pittsburg Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Shiloh National Military Park dominates the western bank of the Tennessee River, preserving the grounds of one of the Civil War's most significant battles. This landscape is defined by its strategic relationship to the river, featuring historically resonant locations such as Pittsburg Landing and the Hornets Nest. The river itself, part of Kentucky Lake, is characterized by complex hydrography including Diamond Island, Wolf Island, and various sloughs like McDaniel Slough and Riding Switch Slough.

Settlement patterns concentrate around Crump and River Heights to the north, while the southern reaches near Hurley and New Hope retain a more rural character. The map documents numerous river access points, including Crump Landing and Walkers Landing, which historically served as vital connections for commerce and transport. Inland, the terrain is etched by drainage systems like Snake Cr Canal and S Fork Beason Cr, illustrating the area's low-lying, water-dependent geography.