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2019 Map of Roddy

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Roddy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Roddy and Westel anchor this portrait of the Tennessee landscape where the Cumberland Escarpment defines the transition between the plateau and the valley below. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named cemeteries and landmarks, such as Kelley Cem, Ross Cem, and Williams Cem, providing a detailed record for genealogical research in this tri-county area of Rhea, Roane, and Cumberland.

Transport through the difficult terrain is documented via the Dixie Lee Hwy and historical routes like Old Stage Rd. Notable geographical features such as Roddy Gap, The Shinbone, and Negro Jumpoff illustrate the local nomenclature of the ridges and hollows. The presence of the 100 Aker Wood Airport near Roddy highlights modern land use alongside the traditional settlements of Greivertown and Back Valley.