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2010 Map of Grayson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Grayson serves as the central hub of this eastern Kentucky landscape, where the Little Sandy River and its numerous tributaries like Town Branch and Wolf Creek carve through a network of hollows and ridges. The map reveals a high density of family and community burial sites, including Seaton Cemetery, Goebel Cemetery, and the Carter County Memorial Gardens, offering significant value for genealogical research in Carter County.

Southern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by the Grayson Dam and the northern tip of Grayson Lake, a major engineering feature that altered the local hydrology. Moving away from the river valley, the terrain rises into distinct landmarks such as Bald Eagle Hill and Hunts Knob, while small settlements like Pactolus, Leon, and Straight Creek dot the secondary roads. The area's complex topography is reflected in named drainages and depressions, from the Hurricane Hollow to the elevated Greenbrier Ridge.