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2022 Map of Shady Valley

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Shady Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Shady Valley sits at the heart of this high-elevation mountain basin, surrounded by the steep ridges of the Cherokee National Forest and Jefferson National Forest. The landscape is defined by its complex topography, where drainage from Beaverdam Cr and Gentry Br feeds into a network of small mountain streams. The settlement patterns follow the valley floors and gaps, with communities like Crandull, Harmon, and Upper Shady linked by narrow mountain roads.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds scattered throughout the hollows, including Gentry Cem, Heaberlin Cem, and Montgomery Cem. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds along the western ridges, crossing through Locust Knob and Double Spring Gap. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between these protected forest lands and the long-standing family settlements that predate the modern recreational infrastructure.