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2013 Map of Bucksnort

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bucksnort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Duck River hydrology and the winding paths of rural hollows define this portion of Tennessee. The landscape is marked by small settlements like Bucksnort and Bold Spring, where early transportation and local industry shaped the community. The presence of Furnace and the Grandfathers Building suggests a history of localized commerce and gathering, while religious life is anchored at Wills Chapel.

A network of named hollows, including Schoolhouse Hollow and Shop Hollow, indicates a landscape where every valley held a specific purpose or family name. Navigational landmarks such as Standing Rock and Bickerstaff Eddy offer precise points of reference along the waterways. The geography transitions from the upland drainage of Tumbling Cr down to the shoals and bends of the main river, captured here just as modern infrastructure began to weave through these older, established Tennessee landmarks.