2019 Map of Grayson

About this map

Grayson and Flatwood sit at the tri-state convergence of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, where the high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains create a complex network of gaps and hollows. The landscape is defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide, with waters flowing through the Big Laurel Cr and Roaring Fork systems. This region, encompassing portions of the Jefferson National Forest and Cherokee National Forest, preserves numerous family burial grounds including Allen Cem, Shumate Cem, and the Burnt School Cem. The mapping of these remote upland communities reflects a persistent rural settlement pattern where roads like N Flatwoods Rd and Taylor Valley Rd follow the natural contours of the land. Significant geological features such as Whitetop, Bald Knob, and Fodderstack Mtn anchor the high-elevation terrain, while the Virginia Creeper trail route provides a window into the area's historical transportation corridors.