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2019 Map of South Pittsburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of South Pittsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

South Pittsburg and the surrounding river valley are documented here in a modern landscape defined by the winding Tennessee River and the towering ridges of the Cumberland Plateau. The area's complex geography is marked by deep coves such as Gilliam Cove, Kelly Cove, and Sweetens Cove, which have long dictated the placement of small communities and family burial grounds. Local history is deeply embedded in the terrain, from the industrial presence in Richard City to the numerous family-named landmarks like Raulstons Cove and Glover Hill.

Infrastructure transitions from the tight grid of South Pittsburg to the more dispersed settlements of Hamburg and Dixie Lee. The map traces vital crossings like the Shelby Rhinehart Bridge and Pat Layne Memorial Bridge, which connect the communities across the water. Significant water features including Guntersville Lake and the confluence of the Sequatchie River highlight the valley's hydrological importance to Marion County.