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2024 Map of Swearengin

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Swearengin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Guntersville Lake and the Tennessee River define the southeastern boundary of this area, where the flat river valley meets the varied elevations of Gunters Mtn and Negro Mtn. The settlement of Swearengin sits centrally atop the high ground, surrounded by a network of coves and hollows including Stillhouse Hollow and Ashmore Cove. This landscape is deeply marked by long-standing community landmarks, from the Gunter Mountain Memorial Garden to numerous family and community burial grounds such as Zions Rest Cem and McCamey Cem.

The northern reaches are preserved within the Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge, while the southern portion transitions toward the waterfront near Preston and Kirbytown. Unique naming conventions like Uncle George McLean Point and Bryant Mill Hollow suggest a local history tied closely to specific families and early industrial sites. The proximity of Grant and the recreational access at Romans Bar illustrate the mix of residential life and river-based activity in this part of Marshall and Jackson Counties.