2022 Map of Fork Mountain

About this map

The Emory River and the New River define the lower elevations of this high-relief landscape where the borders of Scott, Anderson, and Morgan Counties converge. Small mountain settlements and mining camps like Mahan Village, Moores Camp, and Buffalo are tucked into the valleys between massive ridges. The terrain is marked by significant peaks such as Big Mtn and Flower Mtn, while the Cumberland Trl traverses the high ground of Smoky Mtn and Burge Mtn. For genealogists, the map is a vital resource for locating family burial sites in difficult terrain, including Low Cem, Daughtery Cem 2, and the Beech Grove Cem near Tioga. The complex network of watercourses, from Smoky Cr to Indian Fork, illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated the placement of roads like Fork Mountain Rd and the small communities that depend on them.