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2018 Map of Grove Oak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Grove Oak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sand Mountain dominates the eastern half of this landscape, where the plateau is deeply incised by the drainage systems of South Sauty Creek and Town Creek. This 2018 survey reveals the dispersed rural settlement patterns typical of this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, centered around the small hubs of Grove Oak, South Hill, and Center Point. The mapping shows a significant concentration of local history markers, including Piney Grove Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem, which serve as vital anchors for genealogical research in this tri-county border area.

Natural landmarks define the topography, from the sharp relief of Bucks Pocket in the north to the distinctive High Falls Natural Bridge further south. The map traces the intricate water network feeding into Guntersville Lake, featuring numerous named hollows and points such as Wheeler Hollow and Godwin Point. Notable infrastructure, such as Elrods Bridge, connects the various ridges and creek valleys, illustrating the modern road network's adaptation to the plateau's complex geology.