2019 Map of Athens

About this map

Athens and the northern edge of Princeton anchor this Mercer County landscape, where the Bluestone River and Brush Creek wind through a complex system of ridges and hollows. The area's transport history is marked by significant crossings, including the Cornelius Charlton Memorial Bridge and the Hank Williams Senior Memorial Bridge near Spanishburg. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of long-standing small communities like Eads Mill, Gardner, and Speedway to the expanding urban corridor of Princeton. Notable local landmarks such as Mercer Healing Springs and named terrain features like Cornbread Ridge and Black Oak Mtn speak to the region's geographic identity. The map also traces a network of rural routes, from Camp Creek Rd to Stovall Ridge Rd, connecting historically distinct settlements like Melrose and Oak Grove through the high country of Isom Flat and Hector Knob.