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2010 Map of Whitwell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Whitwell settlement and its surrounding plateau terrain define this 2010 survey of the Sequatchie Valley. The map documents an extensive industrial heritage, tracing numerous extraction sites including the Whitwell Mine, Victoria Mine, and the Nunley Number 1 Mine. These features, clustered along the slopes of the Cumberland Plateau, suggest a landscape deeply shaped by the regional coal and mineral economy.

Genealogical researchers will find a dense network of family-named landmarks and burial grounds. From the Mount Zion Cemetery and Walker Cemetery to the Pryor Cemetery, the map preserves the locations of community resting places near the Sequatchie River. Water features like the Little Sequatchie River and Pocket Creek carve through the landscape, creating distinct geographic points such as The Pocket and The Chimneys. Local transport is anchored by Ketners Bridge and the Whitwell Post Office, providing a clear view of the town's modern footprint.