2010 Map of Altamont

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau towns of Altamont and Beersheba Springs anchor this local study of Grundy County. Altamont, the county seat, sits at a major crossroads including Beersheba St and Old State Hwy 56, while Beersheba Springs is located to the northeast near the edge of the plateau. The landscape is defined by the sharp topography of the Collins River valley and the Stone Door geological feature. Genealogists will find a concentration of burial grounds, including the Swiss Colony Cemetery and the Morton Cemetery. The map also documents the Gruetli Gas Field and the waters of Big Creek, showcasing the mix of resource extraction and the natural plateau environment. Remote paths like Savage Gulf Rd and Northcutts Cove Rd wind through the many creeks and branches that drain the high country.