2010 Map of Sinking Cove

About this map

Sinking Cove and the high ridges of Franklin County define this southern Tennessee landscape, where a dense network of family cemeteries provides a deep genealogical record. The settlement at Los Cove and the Sherwood Post Office serve as central points for the scattered mountain hollows and coves. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations like The Narrows, Burned Stand Ridge, and Bear Hollow Mountain, which channel the drainage of Crow Creek and Dry Creek. Numerous named cemeteries, including Crownover Cemetery, Gonce Cemetery, and Willard Cemetery, are preserved across the area, often situated near the mouths of hollows or along roads like Sinking Cove Rd and Lost Cove Rd. The naming of features such as Pumplog Hollow, Custard Hollow, and Stubblefield Hollow reflects the historical occupation and agricultural use of these isolated valleys before many became part of modern conservation efforts.