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2016 Map of Wauhatchie

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wauhatchie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Tennessee River carves a dramatic path through the mountains west of Chattanooga, creating a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep water gaps. The engineering scale of the Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Dam and Reservoir dominates the eastern ridge, illustrating modern hydroelectric infrastructure integrated into the terrain. Historical footprints are preserved in numerous family and local burial sites, including Kelly's Ferry Cem and McNabb Cem, which point to the river's long history as a transportation corridor.

From the narrow channel at The Suck and Suck Shoals to the broad expanse of Nickajack Lake, the river's character shifts as it rounds Pot Point. The map provides detailed views of the valley floor in Lookout Valley and the smaller settlements of Wauhatchie and Lakewood Memory Gardens West. Named landmarks like Elder Mtn and Aetna Mtn flank the river, while numerous gulfs and hollows, such as Harwood Gulf and Ritchie Hollow, suggest the complex drainage patterns of the Cumberland Plateau's edge.