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2013 Map of Verona

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Duck River winds through this central Tennessee landscape, carving a series of dramatic loops including Cheek Bend, Jones Bend, and Osteen Bend. The river’s path is punctuated by numerous named islands such as Big Spring Island and Sycamore Patch Island, indicating a dynamic waterway that once supported early industry. Evidence of this past is found at Hardison Mill and Lillard Mill, which speak to the historic reliance on water power for milling operations in small rural hubs.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and creek drainages, with Berlin and Verona serving as local anchors. Family names and local geography define the landmarks here, from Littlejohn Hill to the curiously named The Sheep Neck. Geologists and local historians can trace the hydrology of the area through several named springs, including Caney Spring and Berlin Spring, and observe the transition of old transportation routes like Old Sowell Mill Pike as they navigate the ridges and valleys.