2019 Map of Sandyville

About this map

The Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge spans a quiet tributary in Jackson County, serving as a distinct focal point for this landscape of high ridges and deep hollows. The settlement pattern here is dictated by the rugged topography of the Left Fork Sandy Creek and its many branches, with communities like Sandyville and Silverton established at key drainage junctions. Genealogists will find a significant density of family-named burial grounds across the hills, including Safreed Cem, Nesselroad Cem, and the Springston Cem. The presence of the Silverton-Red Bush School and several rural churches underscores the enduring social fabric of these valley settlements. Landforms with descriptive local names like Polecat Bend, Deadman Hollow, and Utah Hill illustrate how the early inhabitants identified and navigated this complex terrain.