2019 Map of Bulls Gap

About this map

Bulls Gap serves as a central landmark where the modern rail corridor meets the winding terrain of southern Hawkins County. This 2019 survey illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by the Holston River, which carves around Horseshoe Bend and feeds into the waters of Cherokee Lake. The topographic detail reveals the complex relationship between human settlement and the geology of the Tennessee Valley, from the broad expanse of Grassy Valley to the steep ridges of Bays Mountain and Nenny Ridge. Scattered throughout the valleys are long-standing community focal points such as Morrisett Chapel, Mount Zion Church, and numerous family burial grounds including Whiteside Cem and Ed Berry Cem. The presence of Austins Mill near the northern boundary and the rail-oriented layout of Bulls Gap reflect the enduring agricultural and transportation patterns that have defined this region's economy for generations.