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2019 Map of Bristol

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bristol straddles the state line between Tennessee and Virginia, anchoring a landscape where industrial corridors meet the Appalachian foothills. The urban center is surrounded by established neighborhoods like Fairmount, Virginia Heights, and Tennessee Hills, reflecting decades of residential expansion. To the south and east, the terrain becomes more defined by the ridges and knobs of the Cherokee National Forest and the South Fork Holston River valley.

Genealogists and local researchers will find a dense concentration of historical markers, from the Bnai Sholom Cem in the city center to outlying family burial grounds such as Shankie Cem and Pettyjohn Cem. The map traces the winding paths of Beaver Creek and Whitetop Cr, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of communities like Shakesville, Paperville, and Vance. This survey also documents modern infrastructure, including the Volunteer Pkwy and Carl Moore Pkwy, cutting through the valley floor.