2016 Map of Gobey

About this map

The Emory River valley and its numerous mountain tributaries define the geography of this central Tennessee landscape. Small highland communities and isolated homesteads are connected by a network of winding corridors like Greasy Creek Rd and Gobey Rd, while the high ridges of Grassy Mtn and Richland Mtn dominate the skyline. The area’s genealogical record is preserved in family and church burial grounds, including the Sexton Cem in the north and the Macedonia Cem to the east near the Emory River. Significant local nomenclature is tied to the topography, from the hollows of Sugarcamp Hollow and Mike Hollow to the high points at Potato Knob and High Knob. The rugged drainage system of Brimstone Cr and White Oak Cr illustrates the complex water network that shaped early settlement patterns in this part of Morgan and Scott counties.