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2013 Map of Woolworth

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Woolworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Woolworth and Silvertop anchor this rural landscape in Houston County, where a complex network of named hollows and creek branches defines the local geography. The area's hydrology is central to its character, with Whiteoak Cr and the South Fork Deer Cr carving paths through the terrain alongside specific water sources like Blowing Spring and Curtis Spring.

The map reveals a deeply localized naming tradition, preserving identifiers for numerous small landforms such as Grindstone Hollow, Mule Lot Hollow, and Half Pone Hollow. This density of place-names provides significant value for genealogical research, as many features appear linked to local families, including John Ross Hollow, Richardson Hollow, and Patterson Hollow. The road network, including the Woolworth Loop and Injun Ridge Rd, follows the natural contours of the ridges and valleys, connecting these remote Tennessee settlements.