2019 Map of Rockwood

About this map

Rockwood sits at the foot of the Cumberland Walden Escarpment Ridge, where the steep rise of Mt Roosevelt meets the developed corridors of Roane County. This 2019 survey captures a landscape defined by the expansive waters of Watts Bar Lake and the Tennessee River, which create a complex shoreline of inlets and islands like Thief Neck Island. The map is particularly rich in genealogical data, documenting numerous family and community burial sites such as Hornsby Cem, Blankenbaker Cem, and Hinds Valley Cem. Settlement patterns show a mix of historical industrial sites like Eagle Furnace and modern lakeside developments like Irwinton Shores and Eagle Point Cabin Area. The transition from the high ridges of Willet Mtn down to the fertile New Hope Valley illustrates the varied topography that has shaped local agriculture and industry for generations.