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2016 Map of Sewanee

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sewanee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sewanee sits atop the high Cumberland Plateau, dominated by the campus of The Univ of the S. The map reveals a complex landscape where academic architecture meets sharp geological drop-offs at Morgans Steep and Armfield Bluff. To the west, the topography plunges toward Cowan, where the historic Cowan Tunnel facilitates rail passage through the mountain. This era shows the developed network of the Sewanee Plateau, including Saint Andrews and the Franklin County Airport.

Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Montgomery Cem, Bennett Cem, and Eastern Star Cem, are scattered across the coves and ridges. The presence of Saint Andrews Lake, Lake O'Donnell, and the Natural Bridge park area highlights a region defined by its water resources and unique sandstone formations. Small settlements like Midway and Bobtown anchor the crossroads, while the CSX Transportation line and Alt 41 provide the primary infrastructure through the rugged geography.