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2011 Map of Grant

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Paint Rock River winds through this section of Marshall County, creating a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and numerous river crossings. High points like Keel Mountain and Nebo Mountain overlook a valley floor where several historic fords once served local travel, including Hellum Ford, Maple Ford, and Fishtrap Ford. The area is dotted with small settlements such as Nebo, Humpton, and Bucksnort, many associated with family-named landmarks and ancestral burial grounds like the Keel Cemetery and Kennamer Cemetery.

Cultural and industrial history is anchored by the Grant Post Office and the site of Butler Mill along the riverbanks. The terrain is notably pocketed with distinctive topographical features like The Sinks and numerous hollows, including Click Hollow and Greasy Hollow. Toward the eastern edge, the topography rises toward Evans Mountain, while local water management is evidenced by the Little Paint Creek Lake Dam creating Woodland Lake.