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2011 Map of Grayson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through this high-elevation terrain, marking the boundary between distinct river systems as they were recorded in 2011. The landscape is characterized by its numerous small mountain communities and hollows, where life is organized around features like Whitetop, Taylors Valley, and Green Cove. For genealogists and local historians, the area is notable for its high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Whitetop Cemetery, Sutherland Cemetery, and the Burnt School Cemetery.

Infrastructure in this portion of the Blue Ridge mountains is defined by winding routes like Taylors Valley Rd and the proximity of prominent peaks such as Fodderstack Mountain and Stone Mountain. The intricate drainage patterns of Gentry Creek and Big Laurel Creek reveal a landscape carved by small waterways, while specific historical markers like Wills Shanty and Negro Shanty Hollow provide a localized look into the human geography of this tri-state border region.