2019 Map of Richardson Cove

About this map

The Harrisburg Covered Bridge stands as a significant landmark in the northwest corner of this Sevier County landscape, where the Little Pigeon River and its numerous tributaries like Caton Br and Bird Creek carve through the foothills. This 2019 survey captures a complex network of small communities and family-named ridges, including Richardson Cove, Shady Grove, and Pittman Center. The northern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park borders the southern terrain, where the elevation rises toward Webb Mtn and Shields Mtn. The map is particularly dense with community burial sites, from the Richardson Cove Cem to the Catons Chapel Cem, reflecting a deeply rooted settlement pattern. Modern residential development is visible along Old State Rte 35 and Jones Cove Rd, yet the landscape remains defined by the gaps and ridges like Boogertown Gap and Locust Ridge.