2013 Map of Rankin

About this map

Douglas Lake dominates the western edge of this landscape, its fluctuating shoreline defining the local geography at the confluence of the Nolichucky River, French Broad River, and Pigeon River. This 2013 survey illustrates the intricate network of hollows and ridges that characterize this part of East Tennessee, showing how small communities like Redwine, Bybee, and Point Pleasant are tucked into the valleys. The map reveals the agricultural and residential patterns of the area, featuring named land tracts such as Fairfax Farm and the alluvial flats of Irish Bottoms and Rankin Bottoms. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named features like Webb Hollow and Baysinger Hollow, while remnants of the river's original character are preserved in labels like Chunns Shoals and Robinson Ford Shoals, providing a detailed view of the regional topography before and after the creation of the reservoir.