Editing Ashland City, Tennessee (section)

== Geography ==
Ashland City is located near the center of Cheatham County in a bottomland along the northeast bank of the [[Cumberland River]], a few miles upstream from the river's confluence with the [[Harpeth River]]. The Cheatham State Wildlife Management Area covers most of the hilly area on the opposite side of the Cumberland.

Ashland City is centered on the junction of [[Tennessee State Route 12]], which connects the town with [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] to the southeast and [[Clarksville, Tennessee|Clarksville]] to the northwest, and [[Tennessee State Route 49]], which connects the city to [[Springfield, Tennessee|Springfield]] and [[Kentucky]] to the northeast and [[Charlotte, Tennessee|Charlotte]] to the west.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]] in 2010, the town has a total area of {{convert|28.1|km2|order=flip}}, including {{convert|26.2|km2}} of land and {{convert|2.0|km2|order=flip}}, or 6.95%, water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

[[File:Ashland City Highway 49 TN.jpg|thumb|[[Tennessee State Route 49|State Route 49]] in Ashland City]]

=== Landmarks ===
Sydney's Bluff, located on the opposite bank of the Cumberland River, is visible from most parts of the city, especially from the residential districts which are built on hills rising to the north of the river flood plain. This jagged cliff system, which was carved by the Cumberland River, is popular with local rock climbers and hikers. The bluff was supposedly named after a girl who fell from the bluff while trying to escape hostile [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] in the early 19th century.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060728044629/http://www.savethecumberland.org/historic.htm "Save the Cumberland"], 1999. Retrieved: February 11, 2008.</ref>

Cheatham Lake is a large recreational area that extends up the Cumberland River past Ashland City and is operated by the [[US Army Corps of Engineers]]. The lake area, formed by Cheatham Lock and Dam {{convert|11|mi}} to the northwest of the town, offers many outdoor experiences such as camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, water sports, swimming, and multiple children's play areas. Cheatham Lake is a popular rustic weekend getaway for many surrounding areas.