2010 Map of Wallace

About this map

The North Fork Holston River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, separating Little Mountain from the Poor Valley. This region in Washington County is characterized by a dense network of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, reflecting generations of settlement along the ridgelines and hollows. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Walker Mountain toward the developed areas near Wallace and Walnut Grove in the south. Notable water features like the Bristol Reservoir and Clear Creek Lake provide central points for the surrounding communities of Haskell, Oak Grove, and Benhams. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, including the Worsham, Sproles, and McCloskey grounds, often tucked into recesses like McGuire Hollow or along the banks of Abrams Creek. The map also preserves the locations of early centers like Craigs Mill and local water sources such as Fleenor Spring.