2016 Map of Middle Fox Creek

About this map

Jefferson National Forest dominates the high-country terrain of Grayson and Smyth Counties in this contemporary study of the Blue Ridge Highlands. The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through the northern portion of the map, marking a critical hydrological boundary near Hemp Patch and Blue Spring Gap. This area is characterized by a dense concentration of family-named cemeteries and landmarks, suggesting a long-standing settlement pattern tucked between the steep ridges of Brushy Ridge and Nettle Ridge. The community of Flat Ridge serves as a focal point in a landscape drained by the complex network of Middle Fox Creek and its many branches. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history through dozens of site-specific labels, from Burton Chapel Cem to the Holdaway Cem, illustrating the deep ties between the people and these remote mountain hollows.