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2013 Map of Rockwood

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rockwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rockwood sits at the foot of Walden Ridge, serving as a gateway between the high plateau and the expansive waters of Watts Bar Lake. This landscape is defined by the Tennessee River's reach, where islands and bars like Thief Neck Island and Kings Bar break the surface near White Bluff. The area shows a transition from the industrial heritage of Eagle Furnace to modern residential developments along the shoreline, including Woodland Cove and Irwinton Shores.

Further inland, the terrain climbs toward Mount Roosevelt and Willet Mountain, while smaller communities like Glen Alice, Eureka, and Pond Grove are scattered along the valley floor. Evidence of the region's agricultural and social history is visible in landmarks such as Post Oak Farms and the First Baptist Church Camp. The topography is deeply etched by water, with Piney Cr and Black Cr winding through gaps in the ridge toward the lake.