Much confusion has developed over Grayson's location and name. Grayson is located on the trail almost across the river from the Mouth of Crooked Creek near Byllesby. An old public road accessed Grayson from Byllesby to the farms, businesses, and homes in the Brush Creek area. Grayson is located in Carroll County. The construction of the dams flooded the site of the hotel and springs.
Crooked Creek is reported to be a good stream for canoeing enthusiasts.
Virginia Secondary Road 737 parallels the NRT to Buck Dam. The Byllesby Hydroelectric Project was completed in 1913 by Appalachian Power company of Roanoke, Virginia. Byllesby was the first of its kind for the power company and help establish Appalachian Power Company as an important electrical power producer. The materials use in the construction of the project were hauled in by railroad due to nonexistent roads in the area. The dam is located on the mainstream of the New River with a secondary dam to the west composed of timbers and concrete.