2016 Map of Block

About this map

The New River and its intricate network of tributaries carve through the heart of the Cumberland Plateau along the border of Campbell and Scott Counties. Small settlements like Smoky Junction, Dean, and Brookside are tucked into the narrow valleys, connected by winding mountain roads such as Norma Rd and Dean Rd. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and mountains, including Roach Creek Mountain, Wolf Ridge, and Goldenwing Mountain, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure and early homesteads. Family and local history is preserved at sites like Nicks Creek Cemetery and Round Rock Cemetery, while the presence of locations like Hickey and Peewee reflect the specific naming traditions of these Appalachian hollows. The map illustrates a landscape where geography has historically constrained development to the floors of deep gaps and the banks of creeks like Straight Fork and Montgomery Fork.