2023 Map of Chilhowie

About this map

Chilhowie serves as the central hub of this modern survey, where the Norfolk Southern rail line and Interstate 81 parallel the Middle Fork Holston River. The landscape is defined by the significant elevation of Walker Mountain to the north and the deep agricultural valleys of Cleghorn Valley and Rich Valley. Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial sites across the Smyth County countryside, including the Sulphur Spring Cem, Kelly Chapel Cem, and Aspenvale Cem. The transition from the river valley into the foothills of Brushy Mountain reveals a network of rural routes such as Kelly Chapel Rd and Needmore Rd. This documentation preserves the modern footprint of historical settlements like Seven Mile Ford and Adwolf, alongside landmarks like the White Oak Stand Airport, illustrating the continued intersection of mountain geography and essential transport corridors.