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2022 Map of Powder Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Clinch Mountain and the parallel ridges of East Tennessee define the landscape of this region where Union, Claiborne, and Grainger counties meet. The northern reach of the map is dominated by the sprawling waters of Norris Lake, while the southern half is characterized by a series of narrow, linear valleys including Raccoon Valley, Hogskin Valley, and Clinch Valley.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds dispersed throughout these hollows, such as Cherry Orchard Cem near the settlement of Powder Springs and Butcher Cem overlooking the lake. The terrain is marked by distinctive gaps and peaks like Acuff Gap and Diamond Peak, which served as natural landmarks for generations of residents. The drainage patterns of Bullrun Cr and Hogskin Cr illustrate the historical importance of water access in these rural Appalachian communities.