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2022 Map of Gainesboro

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Gainesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Gainesboro serves as the focal point of this Jackson County landscape, anchored by the Jackson County Courthouse near the banks of the Cordell Hull Reservoir. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, where small settlements like McCoinsville and New Salem are tucked into the valleys. A sense of local history is preserved in the family-named landmarks and small burial grounds such as Stafford Cem and Pharris Cem that dot the hillsides.

To the southwest, the curiously named community of Nameless sits among the headwaters of the Dry Fork, illustrating the isolated, rural character of the region's interior. The map traces the winding paths of ancient river bends like Smith Bend and Rays Bar, as well as older transport routes including the Fort Blount Ferry Rd. This topography reflects a long-standing relationship between the community and the winding waters of the Cumberland River system.