2016 Map of Richardson Cove

About this map

The Harrisburg Covered Bridge spans the East Fork Little Pigeon River in the northwest, serving as a prominent landmark in a landscape defined by ridges and coves. This Sevier County terrain transitions from the foothills near Harrisburg and Sevierville into the high elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the southern border. The settlement pattern is characterized by small communities like Richardson Cove, Caton, and Oldham, many of which are anchored by generational burial grounds such as Catons Chapel Cem and Shady Grove Cem. The map traces the winding paths of Webb Creek and Bird Creek through narrow valleys like Nuns Cove and Emerts Cove. Significant geological features such as Shields Mountain, Bearwallow Mountain, and English Mountain create a complex topography that has historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads.