2012 Map of Ellistown

About this map

Blue Springs and Ellistown anchor this rural landscape in Union County, where a dense network of country roads connects historic crossroads and family cemeteries. The terrain is defined by a dendritic drainage pattern of small creeks and branches, including Wolf Cr and Sawmill Cr, which carve through the hills near Bart Hill. Local history is preserved through numerous burial grounds like New Hope Cem and McWhorter Cem, reflecting a long-standing settlement pattern. Small communities such as Fairfield, Jug Fork, and Birmingham Ridge are scattered along the ridgelines, illustrating the decentralized agrarian life of the region in the early 21st century. The map reveals how local infrastructure like Birmingham Ridge Rd follows the natural contours of the land, linking established hamlets to the broader county network.