1959 Map of Middle Fox Creek

About this map

Jefferson National Forest dominates the high country of Grayson and Smyth counties, where the ridgelines of Iron Mountain and Brushy Ridge create a complex topography of deep coves and narrow creek valleys. Settlement patterns in the late 1950s remained closely tied to these natural contours, with family-named cemeteries and rural churches serving as the primary landmarks for the scattered population. The map reveals a high density of small burial grounds, such as Roberts Cem, Holdaway Cem, and Long Cem, which are invaluable for genealogical research in this part of the Blue Ridge.