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2013 Map of South Pittsburg

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of South Pittsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

South Pittsburg and the surrounding Tennessee River valley are defined by a network of bridges and river crossings that link the historic riverfront with the rising terrain of Cedar Ridge and Middle Point. The map details the local infrastructure of the modern era, featuring the Shelby Rhinehart Bridge and the Pat Layne Memorial Bridge spanning the water to connect the city with communities like New Hope. Further north, legacy river-crossing points such as Ketchalls Ford and Fish Trap Ford reflect an older layer of geography along Battle Creek.

Residential growth is evident in settlements like Raulstontown, Kimball, and Hamburg, while the valley floor is punctuated by natural water sources including Blue Spring and Bible Spring. The presence of Guntersville Lake and the Sequatchie River confluence emphasizes the strategic riverine location that has long sustained this part of Marion County. This study tracks the contemporary layout of local roads, from Old Dixie Hwy to the neighborhood streets of Happy Hollow, documenting the enduring settlement patterns in this valley landscape.