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2020 Map of Wheeler Dam

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wheeler Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wheeler Dam and the navigation infrastructure of Lock Three anchor this landscape along the Tennessee River. North of the river, the terrain is defined by a series of hollows, including Trousdale Hollow and Ingram Hollow, which channel small tributaries like Bluewater Creek toward the main channel. Small settlements such as Killen, Center Star, and Houstontown are interspersed with numerous family burial grounds, including the Old Tanyard Cem and Harden Cem.

South of the river in Colbert County, the land levels out into significant lowlands like Bugger Bottom and Tupelo Bottoms. This area shows a concentration of rural landmarks and springs, such as Pruitt Spring and Poplar Springs Br, reflecting a landscape tied closely to its water sources. The presence of Fosters Mill and Town Creek Bridge indicates the historical importance of milling and transit across these southern tributaries.