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2016 Map of Short Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Short Mtn and Mason Mtn dominate this portion of the Highland Rim, marking a landscape where high ridges separate the drainages of the E Fork Stones River and Mountain Cr. The terrain is characterized by deep hollows and high gaps, such as Gap of the Mountain and Dug Hollow, which have historically dictated the layout of local roads and farmsteads. Small agricultural settlements like Half Acre, Flatwood, and Bratchers Crossroads are scattered throughout the lowlands, connected by a network of winding roads like Gunter Hollow Rd and Blue Hill Rd.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds, including the Grizzlie-Gunter Cem, Osment Cem, and Tucker Cem, providing a clear record of the area's rural heritage. Notable landmarks such as Rainbow Falls and Henegar Lake underscore the importance of local water sources in this elevated Tennessee landscape, while the convergence of DeKalb, Cannon, and Warren counties highlights the region's complex political geography.