Primary versus Secondary Sources. Primary Sources. Primary sources are original sources of information that have not yet been filtered through analysis, examination or interpretation. Typically, primary sources are contemporary to the events and individuals being researched. Primary sources differ both in content and format from discipline to discipline.
WEATHER: Cloudy days, precipitation, and cold temperatures reveal the hostile environment atop Clingmans Dome. Proper preparation is essential for a good visit. Weather conditions atop Clingmans Dome change quickly. Snow can fall from anytime between September and May.
This is a generalized topographic map of Tennessee. It shows elevation trends across the state. Detailed topographic maps and aerial photos of Tennessee are available in the Geology.com store. See our state high points map to learn about Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet-the highest point in Tennessee. The lowest point is the Mississippi River at 178 feet.