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2010 Map of Williamstown

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Williamstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Williamstown and Dry Ridge serve as central hubs in this part of Grant County, where the landscape transitions from the developed corridors along the interstate to the intricate finger-like extensions of Williamstown Lake. The lake itself is fed by several tributaries, including South Fork Grassy Creek and Lake Branch, creating a complex shoreline that defines the southeastern geography. In contrast, the northern reaches are characterized by rural stretches near Sherman and Northcutt, with the Middle Fork Grassy Creek winding through agricultural land.

Genealogists will find a significant density of family burial grounds and community graveyards, such as Hill Crest Cemetery, Broad Ridge Cemetery, and Dickerson Cemetery. Transportation history is marked by the presence of Conrads Airport and a network of named ridge roads like Heathen Ridge Rd and Eagle Ridge Dr, which follow the natural contours of Humes Ridge and Fairview Ridge. The map captures a moment in the 21st century where modern transit corridors intersect with long-standing rural settlements like Knoxville.