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2010 Map of South Cleveland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cleveland and its southwestern outskirts are defined by a complex network of ridges and hollows that historically shaped the region's development. Local industry and mineral exploration are evidenced by the King Mine and King Prospect in the north, while the landscape is dotted with numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Seaborn Cemetery, Fort Hill Cemetery, and Goodner Cemetery. These sites provide significant genealogical value for those researching the early families of Bradley County.

Transportation patterns center on the corridors through Rabbit Valley and along Apison Ridge, where modern infrastructure meets historical landmarks like the Cleveland Post Office. Named water sources including Varnell Springs and Stone Lake provided essential resources for the settlements and farms tucked into Stillhouse Hollow and White Oak Valley. This survey captures the transition from the dense urban grid of the county seat to the rural ridge-and-valley terrain of southern Tennessee.