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2013 Map of Gainesboro

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Gainesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Cordell Hull Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this Jackson County region, where the Cumberland River valley is defined by deep hollows and high knobs. Gainesboro sits as the primary hub, connected by the Frank G Clement Bridge and Gainesboro Bridge over the reservoir's wide reaches. The topography here is intricate, with numerous family-named and descriptive landmarks such as Pinchgut Hollow, Poorhouse Hollow, and Shakerag Hollow tucked between the ridges.

Rural communities like Flynns Lick, New Salem, and the curiously named Nameless are connected by a network of winding roads and creeks. Historically significant sites like the Fort Blount Ferry and Brown Cemetery provide grounding for genealogists and local historians. The map documents a landscape where traditional Appalachian place-names, such as Steam Mill Hollow and Buffalo Hollow, persist alongside modern water management infrastructure, illustrating the long-standing relationship between the residents and the steep, creek-carved terrain.