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2016 Map of Grundy

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Grundy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Levisa Fork carves a deep path through this Buchanan County terrain, serving as the central axis for the town of Grundy. In this 2016 survey, the community is shown at a point of modernization, with the Appalachian Sch of Law anchoring the town center near Poetown. The map reveals a landscape defined by steep hollows and narrow valleys, where narrow roads like State Rte 655 and Lick Logging Rd navigate the difficult topography between high ridges like Rowe Mtn.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in numerous burial grounds tucked into the hillsides, including Shortridge Cem, Fletcher Cem, and Belcher Cem. Small settlements such as Vansant, Home Creek, and Tookland line the river banks and creek beds, while engineering features like the Raitt Tunnel and various bridges over Slate Cr highlight the infrastructure required to connect these Appalachian communities.