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2010 Map of Soddy

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Soddy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The industrial and extractive history of the Cumberland Plateau is etched into this landscape north of Chattanooga. Coal mining operations define the hillsides, evidenced by the Burchard Mine, Daisy Mine, and the extensive Big Soddy Number Seven Mine complex. These operations sit alongside a dense network of family and community landmarks, such as Hotwater Cemetery and Granny Walker Cemetery, which provide vital touchstones for local genealogical research.

To the east, the terrain transitions into the waters of Chickamauga Lake, where the Pine Harbor Dock serves the shoreline community. This 2010 survey illustrates a complex geography where traditional mountain settlements and mines meet the developed areas around the Soddy Post Office. Landmarks like the Montlake Lookout Tower on the western ridges offer a sense of the area's elevation and strategic overlooks above the many branches and creeks that feed the Tennessee River system.