2016 Map of Jewell Ridge

About this map

Jewell Ridge and the surrounding highlands of the Buchanan Co and Tazewell Co border define this Appalachian landscape. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and hollows, where small settlements like Whitewood, Jewell Valley, and Seaboard are situated along the winding paths of Dismal Creek and the Laurel Fork. The map provides significant detail for genealogical research, documenting numerous family and local burial sites including Boyd Cem, Sawyer Cem, Stevenson Cem, and the Company Cem located near the ridge crest. Significant peaks and gaps, such as Sugar Cove Mtn, Wolfpen Knob, and Hickory Gap, frame the narrow valleys where roads like Jewell Valley RD and State Rte 635 follow the natural contours of the land. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the W Fork Big Cr and Middle Cr systems that have shaped the region's development.