2019 Map of Rankin

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Douglas Lake dominates the western landscape of this Tennessee survey, where the waters submerge the historic confluence of several major river systems. The Nolichucky River, French Broad River, and Pigeon River all meet in this valley, creating a network of bottoms and shoals like Chunns Shoals and Ten Island Shoals. The settlement of Rankin sits near the shore, surrounded by numerous family burial grounds including Calfee Cem and Rogers Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. In the upland areas to the east, the terrain is defined by a series of hollows and ridges, such as Fowler Ridge and Cooper Hollow, where small communities like Bybee, Redwine, and Point Pleasant are connected by historic routes like Old Solomon Ferry Rd and Leepers Ferry Rd.