2011 Map of Elk Garden

About this map

Beartown Mountain and Rich Mountain dominate the geography of this corner of Russell County, where the Clinch River carves through the northern reaches near Blackford. The landscape is a complex network of ridges and narrow valleys, defined by family-named landmarks like Patrick Hollow and Hess Hollow. Significant genealogical value is found in the dense concentration of small burial grounds, including the Mutter Cemetery, Stinson Cemetery, and Deniston Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the hills surrounding Rosedale and Elk Garden. Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with routes connecting historic settlements such as Rockdell and Corn Valley. The presence of the Gent Brothers Dam on Elk Garden Creek illustrates the local management of water resources within this agricultural and mountainous terrain.