2011 Map of Fort Blackmore

About this map

Fort Blackmore and the surrounding Scott County landscape are defined by the winding course of the Clinch River as it passes through several steep ridges. The settlement of Wood and the nearby Pendleton Island anchor the southern portion of the map, while Stony Creek flows from the north to join the river at Fort Blackmore. The area is dense with family-named cemeteries and landmarks, reflecting a deeply rooted rural genealogy, including the Ballard Gillenwater Cemetery, Brickery Cemetery, and Laney Cemetery. Higher elevations like Buckner Ridge and Chimney Rock overlook narrow valleys such as Moping Hollow and Begley Hollow. A mix of recreation and infrastructure is present through features like Bark Camp Lake and the Buckner Ridge Lookout Tower. This survey provides a clear look at the region’s topography, from the Glenn Carter Memorial Bridge crossing to the remote paths around Negro Hollow and Mahogany Gap.