2016 Map of Dodson Branch

About this map

Roaring River meanders across the northern portion of this Jackson County landscape, passing through a deeply dissected plateau where the Blackburn Fork and Morrison Creek have carved intricate valley systems. The terrain is characterized by dozens of family-named hollows and ridges, such as Seth Hollow, Tom Allen Hollow, and Backbone Ridge, reflecting a long history of local settlement and land use. Small communities like Dodson Branch, Center Grove, and Freewill anchor the high ground between these drainages. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific burial sites scattered throughout the area, including Stafford Cem, Twelve Corners Cem, and the Birdwell Cem. Notable landmarks such as Hardscrabble Pinnacle and The Boils highlight the unique geomorphology of the Tennessee Highland Rim transition.