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2011 Map of Gilmore

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gilmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bankhead Lake and its winding tributaries dominate this landscape, where the waters of the Locust Fork and Valley Creek converge. The shoreline is densely populated with seasonal and permanent river camps, reflecting a distinct culture of riverfront living at Driftwood, Riverwood Lodge, and Satterfield Camp. A complex network of river crossings and historical access points is evident, from the Franklin Ferry Bridge to the deep-water bends of Leeann Bend and Thompson Bend.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Maxine Tailings Pond Dam near the community of Maxine, while the surrounding uplands like Flint Ridge and Tucker Ridge maintain a rural character. Genealogists can locate several family and community burial grounds, including Heard Shoal Cemetery and Dug Hill Cemetery. The map captures the transitional nature of the region as former ferry crossings like Old Taylors Ferry Xing gave way to modern bridges and specialized river landings like Bills Landing.