2019 Map of Keenburg

About this map

Silver Grove and Riverside sit along the northern banks of the South Fork Holston River, where the river's path winds through a landscape of ridges and family-named gaps. This 2019 survey captures the interface between the agricultural valley communities and the densely forested slopes of the Cherokee National Forest. To the south, the settlement of Keenburg and the neighborhood of Biltmore mark the northern outskirts of Elizabethton, showing how the modern road network follows the historic contours of the Watauga Valley. High points like Grandfather Knob and Holston High Point overlook a terrain dotted with numerous family cemeteries, including Crockett Cem and Webb Cem, providing significant geographic context for genealogical research. The map illustrates a region where local identity remains tied to distinct church-centered communities like Chinquapin Grove and Bunker Hill.