2011 Map of Blount Springs

About this map

Blount Springs and the surrounding Blount County hills are defined by a complex network of creeks and ridges that follow the southwest-to-northeast grain of the Appalachians. The Mulberry Fork serpentines through the northern half of the landscape, while the southern reaches are marked by newer residential developments such as Smoke Rise and Bent Tree. For genealogists, the map is a significant record of local families and congregations, preserving the locations of the Damascus Cemetery, Union Hill Cemetery, Tedder Cemetery, and Harrell Cemetery. The transport infrastructure is anchored by the historic Blount Tunnel and the small town of Hayden, where the Hayden Post Office serves the community. From the summit of Hayden Mountain to the depths of The Sink, this survey documents a transition from traditional agricultural and mining landscapes to modern residential expansion near the turn of the 21st century.