2013 Map of Gravel Switch

About this map

Gravel Switch serves as a central point in this rural landscape, where local roads converge near the N Rolling Fork and Beech Fork rivers. The settlement pattern is defined by small clusters at Aliceton, Craintown, and Riley, connected by a network of winding roads like Craintown Rd and Aliceton Rd. This 2013 survey illustrates a region where family and community history are preserved in numerous small burial grounds, including the Rollertown Cem, Elder Cem, and Rogers Cem. The topography is marked by distinctive elevations and landmarks such as Lovers Leap, Buffalo Lick Knob, and Connie Knob, which overlook the fertile bottomlands and creeks. This detailed record of the Marion County countryside captures the enduring agricultural character of the area, punctuated by crossings like the Little South Bridge and the drainages of Goose Cr and Lick Run.