1954 Map of Grimsley

About this map

Grimsley and Banner Springs anchor this portion of the Cumberland Plateau in the 1950s, a landscape defined by deep-cut stream valleys and high wooded ridges. The Alvin C York Highway (Highway 127) serves as the primary north-south artery, connecting the community of Westmoreland to the Jamestown Municipal Airport. This area is characterized by a high density of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Tenchtown Ch and Tench Sch. The intricate drainage system of the Clear Fork and its various prongs—such as the North Prong Clear Fork and South Prong Clear Fork—creates a complex network of hollows that historically dictated settlement patterns. Small-scale industry is evidenced by scattered pits, while numerous burial grounds like Stephens Cem and Beaty Cem offer specific locations for genealogical research. Near the settlement of Allardt, the terrain drops toward Magendanz Falls, illustrating the transition from flat upland farms to the rugged gorge country typical of the Fentress and Morgan county line.