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2022 Map of Welchland

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Welchland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Rocky River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, serving as a natural boundary between Warren and Van Buren counties. The landscape is defined by the transition from high summits like Russell Mtn and Turkeyscratch Mtn down into secluded valleys such as Laurel Cove and Narrow Cove. Small, dispersed settlements like Harmony, Laurelburg, and Welchland anchor the upland ridges, while the river's drainage system is fed by numerous named tributaries including Long Fork Cr and Sycamore Br.

Family history is deeply rooted in this terrain, as evidenced by a high density of small burial grounds. Researchers can find the New Rocky Cem, Crain Hill Cem, and Drake Cem scattered among the ridges. Local landmarks like Ace Point and High Top provide distinct orientation points overlooking the river gorge, while the presence of Boyd Brothers Lake and Norton Spring highlights the importance of water resources in this rural Tennessee environment.