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2010 Map of Buffalo Valley

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Buffalo Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Caney Fork winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, its path shaped by dramatic bends like Bettys Bend and Moss Bend. This central Tennessee territory is characterized by a dense network of hollows, many bearing the names of early local families, including Sadler Hollow, Ensor Hollow, and Montgomery Hollow. These names offer a direct link to the region's genealogical history, complemented by scattered family burial grounds such as Maddux Cemetery and Dickens Cemetery.

Rural centers of commerce and communication are preserved through the locations of the Buffalo Valley Post Office, Chestnut Mound Post Office, and Lancaster Post Office. To the north, the Cordell Hull Reservoir dominates the drainage of Dillard Creek and Martin Creek, illustrating the intersection of natural waterways and modern infrastructure. From the strangely named settlement of Enigma to the crossing at Laycock Bridge, the map provides a clear view of the area's transition into the 21st century while maintaining its foundational rural character.