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2010 Map of Graves Spring

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Graves Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Graves Spring and the surrounding hollows of Hickman County are documented in this 2010 survey, showcasing a landscape defined by deep ridges and an intricate system of family-named drainages. The topography is shaped by the winding courses of Coon Creek, Hurricane Creek, and Rockhouse Creek, which have carved out numerous hollows including Bishop Hollow, Hensley Hollow, and Bob Barber Hollow. This map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, as it identifies over a dozen remote burial grounds, such as Qualls Cemetery, Barber Cemetery, and Poplin Hollow Cemetery.

The road network remains primarily rural, with routes like Old State Hwy 20 and Brush Creek Rd following the natural contours of the land. The concentration of family names in the place labels—from Waxtree Hollow to Joe Barber Hollow—suggests a long history of local land ownership and settlement patterns that persisted into the early 21st century. Other notable features include Horse Pond and the headwaters of Trace Creek, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of this Tennessee region.