2022 Map of Granville

About this map

Cordell Hull Reservoir dominates the landscape where the Cumberland River winds through the broken hills of Jackson and Smith Counties. The settlement of Granville sits near the southern bend of the reservoir, a historic river community once defined by its proximity to Niagara Shoals. To the north and west, the terrain is deeply dissected by numerous hollows and creeks, including Little Salt Lick Cr and Buffalo Cr, which provided natural corridors for early development. Small upland communities like Kempville, Gladdice, and Highland are interspersed among family-named landmarks such as Holland Cem and Bakers Knob. The intricate network of ridges and drainage basins, including Sutton Hollow and Stillhouse Hollow, reflects a long history of rural settlement where geography dictated the placement of roads and homesteads. Local history is etched into the landscape through features like Sullivans Island and McCarvers Bar, marking the river's original path before the reservoir era.