2016 Map of South Pittsburg

About this map

The Sequatchie River joins Guntersville Lake at the southern edge of the Cumberland Plateau, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts and river-bottom settlements. South Pittsburg and Jasper serve as the primary hubs in this corridor, where the CSX Transportation line and several major highway routes converge. The map documents a dense network of family and community history, particularly through its numerous burial grounds like Raulston Cem and Bible Cem, often located near the distinct "coves" that cut into the plateau. The modern transportation infrastructure is highlighted by the Shelby Rhinehart Bridge and Pat Layne Memorial Bridge, which facilitate travel across the expansive water of the lake. These crossings connect the traditional settlements of Richard City and New Hope to the larger industrial and commercial centers, illustrating the long-standing importance of this river gap in the Tennessee geography.