1968 Map of Gainesboro

About this map

Gainesboro serves as the focal point of this Jackson County survey, situated near the confluence where the Roaring River meets the winding Cumberland River. The mid-century landscape is defined by the significant presence of the Cordell Hull Reservoir, which carves through the terrain between steep ridges like Poston Ridge and Ray Bluff Knob. The map documents a deeply rural social fabric, evidenced by numerous named hollows such as Pinchgut, Shakerag, and Buffalo. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the uniquely named settlement of Nameless in the south to various country churches and family burial grounds like Pharris Cem and Stafford Cem. Smaller communities such as Flynns Lick, McCoinsville, and Antioch are connected by a network of valley roads like Fort Blount Ferry Road, tracing the paths of Flynn Creek and its many branches.