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2011 Map of Walton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Walton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Pocatalico River carves a winding path through this portion of Roane County, anchoring the community of Walton and its nearby Walton Post Office. The landscape is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, such as Huckleberry Knob and Walton Ridge, where small settlements like Gandeeville and Harmony developed along the creek forks. This mapping detail is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it preserves the exact locations of several family-named burial grounds, including the Canterbury Cemetery, Droddy Cemetery, and Whited Cemetery.

Transport and communication in the early 21st century relied on the valley floors, with settlements like Countsville and Flint Town situated at the confluence of various runs. Notable landmarks such as the Gandeeville Post Office and Harmony Post Office serve as central points for these rural pockets, while the river's sharp curve at Gooseneck Bend highlights the complex topography that dictated the area's growth.