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2011 Map of Grundy

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Grundy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Grundy serves as the regional hub for this part of Buchanan County, situated where the Levisa Fork meets several winding mountain branches. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and narrow valleys, such as Stillhouse Hollow and Bear Hollow, which dictate the placement of transportation routes like Hurley St and the Raitt Tunnel. Small settlements including Roseann, Poetown, and Royal City follow these watercourses, illustrating the traditional Appalachian settlement pattern where geography determines growth.

Local history researchers will find several family-named burial grounds throughout the terrain, including Belcher Cemetery, Fletcher Cemetery, and McClanahan Cemetery. The intricate network of forks and branches, such as Lester Fork and Home Creek, highlights the complex drainage system of the Cumberland Plateau, while landmarks like Rowe Mountain anchor the high ground above the creek-side communities.