Old deeds and family Bibles refer to areas as ridges, fords and branches. These things along with old schools and forgotten cities are hard to locate. The USGS has done a huge job of collecting and mapping these locations. The following pages contain information on all the Union County locations the USGS has.

USGS is the branch of the Federal Government known as the Unites States Geological Survey. All the information contained on these pages were compiled by this organization.

Note: These links are being updated for the new USGS website Most do not currently work Cemetery Locations Ailor through Oaks Cemetery Locations Oaks through Yadon Church Locations Cities and Towns Past and Present Fords and Crossings of Major Streams Gaps Used By Early Pioneers Islands in Norris Lake Inside Union County Mines in Union County Past and Present State and Federal Recognized Parks Ridges Used on Old Deeds and Surveys Union County Schools Past and Present Streams of Union County Valleys Mentioned on Old Deeds