2019 Map of Riverton

About this map

The East Fork Obey River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Fentress and Pickett counties, dictating the settlement patterns of this highland landscape. Along the river's sinuous Goose Neck, small communities such as Riverton, Manson, and Boatland are situated in the narrow valleys, connected by a network of rural roads that navigate the steep elevation changes. This terrain is characterized by prominent peaks like Skinner Mtn and Reynolds Mtn, while deep ravines like Dark Hollow and Taylor Hollow segment the land. The map is particularly notable for its density of burial sites, including the Robbinstown Cem, Beattytown Cem, and Dungan Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing family names through these Tennessee hollows. Small hamlets like Little Crab and Helena mark the eastern reaches, where numerous branches and creeks, such as Buffalo Cove Creek, feed into the primary river system.