2022 Map of Rankin

About this map

Douglas Lake and the confluence of the Pigeon River and French Broad River dominate this landscape in East Tennessee. The river system is defined by broad floodplains and islands, including Rankin Bottoms, Irish Bottoms, and Fork Island, which reflect the area's rich riparian history before and after the impoundment of the lake. The terrain transitions into a series of hollows and ridges, such as Fowler Ridge and Ramsey Mtn, which have historically sheltered small settlements like Bybee and Briar Thicket.