2013 Map of Erwin

About this map

The Nolichucky River carves a deep path through the Unicoi County landscape, anchoring a network of small settlements and rugged mountain hollows in the early 21st century. The city of Erwin serves as the primary hub, surrounded by residential areas like Banner Hill and Lillydale. Along the river's banks, historical crossing points and natural features such as Henleys Ford and Bayles First Shoals remain documented alongside the riverside community of Embreeville. To the west, the complex topography of Bumpus Cove is etched with numerous named hollows, including Starnes Hollow, Sugar Hollow, and Oak Hollow, hinting at a history of land use and small-scale habitation. The northeastern reaches of the map show the transition from the river valley to the heights of Buffalo Mountain, with the rural communities of Big Cherokee and Little Cherokee settled along their namesake creeks.