2022 Map of Bristol

About this map

The twin cities of Bristol sit at the intersection of Tennessee and Virginia, where the urban grid meets the steep ridges of the Cherokee National Forest. This modern cartographic study documents the expansion of neighborhoods like Fairmount, Holston Hills, and Haynesfield as they weave between the drainage of Beaver Creek and the South Fork Holston River. The map highlights a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Bristol City Cemetery, Shelby Hills Cem, and the historic Paperville Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted genealogical heritage of this border region.