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2022 Map of Buffalo Valley

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Buffalo Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Caney Fork and Smith Fork Creek converge in this dissected plateau region, where the intricate network of hollows and ridges dictates the placement of long-standing rural communities. Settlements like Chestnut Mound and Buffalo Valley are positioned along high ground and valley floors, connected by a winding road system that follows the natural topography of places such as Opossum Valley and Ditty Hollow. The northern boundary is defined by the expansive Cordell Hull Reservoir, which transformed the local drainage patterns of Hurricane Cr and Martin Cr.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial sites scattered across the landscape, including the Dickens Cem, Bockman Cem, and Pricnard Cem. These landmarks, along with smaller locales like Lancaster and Sebowisha, reflect a settlement pattern deeply rooted in the area's geography. The map also illustrates the confluence of several county lines, including the borders of Smith, Putnam, DeKalb, and Jackson, marking it as a significant jurisdictional crossroads in Middle Tennessee.