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2024 Map of Dierks Dam

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Dierks Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Saline River cuts a winding path through this corner of Howard and Sevier counties, defining a landscape shaped by both natural hydrology and modern water management at Gillham Lake. Along the river’s course, historical crossing points like Thompson Ford and Potts Ford highlight a time when local transit relied on specific geographic breaks in the waterway. The settlement pattern is characterized by small, dispersed communities such as Burg, Euclid, and Davis Ford, each anchored by family and community landmarks.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, including Burg Cem, Huffman Cem, and Old Liberty Cem, which often represent the only remaining physical markers of vanished homesteads. The southern reach of the map shows the outskirts of Dierks, where the terrain transitions from the elevations of Blue Ridge toward the more developed road networks of N Walters Ave and Allen Ave. The intricate network of timber and access roads, such as Thirty Thousand Rd, reflects the area's ongoing relationship with the surrounding forest and river valley.