2022 Map of Wilder

About this map

Wilder and Davidson sit as the primary settlements in this deeply dissected portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where the Overton Co Fentress Co boundary line cuts through the high ridges. This 2022 survey illustrates a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, with communities like Highland and Vine Ridge perched atop the highlands overlooking the narrow valleys of the East Fork Obey River and its numerous tributaries. The map serves as a vital record for family researchers, pinpointing several remote burial sites including Sells Cem, Wilder Cem, and Davidson Cem. The presence of The Horse Pound, a distinctive natural basin, and the winding course of Big Laurel Cr reflect the complex hydrology of the region. The transport network is a mix of older ridge-running paths like Wilson Ridge RD and newer access routes such as Veterans Loop, showing how modern infrastructure follows the traditional contours of the Tennessee hills.