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2019 Map of Fork Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fork Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Fork Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Cumberland Mountains define this landscape where Scott, Morgan, and Anderson counties meet. The complex topography is bifurcated by the Tennessee Valley Divide, a natural boundary that separates the headwaters of the Emory River from the New River drainage system. Small settlements like Moores Camp, Buffalo, and Hembree are situated along the narrow valley floors, connected by winding routes such as Fork Mountain Rd and Smokey Creek Rd.

For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Reeves Daugherty Cem, Patterson Cem, and Beech Grove Cem. The presence of the Cumberland Trail and Lookout Tower Trail highlights the importance of traditional ridge-top transit, while labels like The Garden Spot and Guinea Gap reflect a deeply localized vernacular geography ingrained in the rural character of this region.