The Geography of Chattanooga
The city of Chattanooga is located at latitude 35°4' North and longitude 85°15' West
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 143.2 square miles (370.8 km2), of which, 135.2 square miles (350.2 km2) of it is land and 8.0 square miles (20.6 km2) of it (5.56%) is water.
The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding highlands. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge, which hosted an important battle of the American Civil War.
The Tennessee River is impounded by the TVA's Chickamauga Dam north of the downtown area. Five automobile bridges, one railroad trestle, and one pedestrian bridge cross the river.
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