2021 Map of Grayson

About this map

William B. Bankhead National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape, where the deep drainage of the Sipsey Fork of the West Fork Wild and Scenic River defines the northwestern corner. The settlement of Grayson sits near the center, positioned south of the Tennessee Valley Divide and adjacent to Grayson Lake. The map reveals a dense network of forest roads and specialized trails, including the Pine Torch Horse Loop and the Lookout Wild Hiking Trail, which navigate the complex system of ridges and hollows like McDougal Ridge and Collier Creek Canyon. Genealogy researchers will find numerous rural burial grounds preserved within the forest boundaries, such as Shiloh Cem, Tapsville Cem, and Mount Olive Cem. These sites, along with the distinct drainage patterns of Brushy Creek and W Fork Beech Cr, highlight the remote character of this region along the Winston and Lawrence County line.