2011 Map of Atkins

About this map

The Middle Fork Holston River and South Fork Holston River define the local topography, carving through a series of ridges and hollows that once supported a thriving rural industrial economy. Landmarks like Roberts Mill and Furnace Hill indicate the area's legacy of milling and processing, while the presence of the Marion State Fish Hatchery and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Office points to the more modern transition toward conservation and recreation management. Settlements such as Atkins, Sugar Grove, and Slabtown are scattered among family-named sites like Goodpasture Hollow and Russell Ridge. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds, including the Wassum Cemetery, Hutton Cemetery, and Ridgelawn Cemetery, which provide a detailed record of the families who established these mountain communities.