2019 Map of Palmer

About this map

Palmer and the surrounding mining and agricultural communities on the Cumberland Plateau are documented here in detail. This modern survey illustrates the persistent settlement patterns of Grundy County, where family history is etched into the landscape at Palmer City Cem and White Cem. The map tracks the complex topography of the Tennessee Valley Divide, where water flows away from ridges like Butterstack Ridge into a network of steep coves and gulfs. Deep incisions such as Elder Thicket Gulf and Bearpen Gulf define the local geography, separating highland settlements from the valley floor. Researchers can trace rural connectivity through a web of local routes including Sawmill Rd and McNabb Rd, which link the primary residential hubs to remote landmarks like Cow Rock and the southern reaches of The Pocket.