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2022 Map of Sewanee

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sewanee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sewanee and the University of the South dominate the center of this terrain-rich study, where the developed plateaus contrast with the steep descents into the surrounding lowlands. The geography is defined by the Sewanee Plateau and the Cumberland Plateau, marked by distinctive features such as Morgans Steep and Elliot Point. The area's spiritual and educational heritage is evident through the campus grounds and the presence of the Sisters of Saint Marys and their associated chapel.

Rural life and family history are preserved through numerous family-named burial grounds like Sewell - Bowers Cem and O'Dear Cem. To the southeast, the landscape transitions into the deep recesses of Lost Cove, home to the Natural Bridge. The map also captures the local infrastructure of the era, from the Franklin County Airport to the railroad-adjacent settlements of Cowan and Saint Andrews, providing a clear picture of the region's mid-20th-century development.