2011 Map of Grayson

About this map

Grayson and the small settlement of Ellaville occupy a landscape defined by the deep incisions of Collier Creek Canyon and Lloyds Canyon. This 2011 survey reveals a complex network of forest roads and creeks, such as Borden Creek and Brushy Creek, which carve through the high ridges of McDougal Ridge. The map is particularly significant for genealogists, as it meticulously identifies numerous family burial grounds including Tapsville Cemetery, McLemore Cemetery, and Cheatham Cemetery. The presence of the Central Lookout Tower and the Hurricane Creek Shooting Range highlights the area's modern land use for forestry and recreation. The hydrology is dominated by the Sipsey Fork and man-made features like Grayson Lake and Brushy Creek Lake, which are held by dams recorded in the survey.