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2010 Map of Wauhatchie

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wauhatchie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

McNabb Mines and Aetna Mines are situated along the lower slopes of the Cumberland Plateau, illustrating the industrial legacy of extraction that shaped this riverine landscape. The Tennessee River dominates the topography as it winds through deep gorges, creating hazardous navigational points like The Suck and Suck Shoals. This 2010 survey highlights a significant shift in land use, where former industrial sites and remote mountain gaps coexist with modern infrastructure like the Raccoon Mountain Pumped Station Dam and its associated Raccoon Mountain Pumped Station Reserve.

Family history is preserved through numerous burial sites, including the Kelly's Ferry Cemetery, Long Cemetery, and McNabb Cemetery. These landmarks, along with historical river crossings like Kellys Ferry, serve as markers of the early communities that preceded the expansion of Chattanooga. The transition from river-based transport to modern logistics is evident in the presence of the Mullins Cove Dock and the Lookout Valley Recreational Vehicle Park near Wauhatchie.