2011 Map of Shannon

About this map

Shannon and Hermitage anchor this Floyd County landscape, where the Oostanaula River creates a distinct loop at Troutman Bend. The area is characterized by a dense concentration of burial sites and rural landmarks, including the John Hume Cemetery and the Shannon Flight Strip. To the east, the terrain rises toward Armstrong Mountain, while the lowlands are defined by a network of waterways like Woodward Creek and Dykes Creek. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous small family and community cemeteries such as Hasty Road Cemetery and Kerce Cemetery. The map also captures several local landmarks like the Hermitage Lookout Tower and the Morrison Campground, which, along with Halls Lake and Howell Lake, suggest a long-standing community structure centered around small settlements and agrarian land use.