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2016 Map of Kingsport

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Kingsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kingsport and its surrounding river valleys are defined by the convergence of the South Fork Holston River and North Fork Holston River, a geography that historically supported industry and settlement. This map documents the industrial and residential corridors of Sullivan County, from the rail infrastructure of CSX Transportation to the residential additions like Borden Village and Fair Acres. Cultural history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by the high density of family and community burial grounds such as the Old Kingsport Cem and Patton Hill Cem.

The landscape transitions from the developed urban core of the city to the prominent heights of Bays Mountain and Walker Mtn. Smaller communities like Morrison City, Weber City, and Mount Carmel ring the main municipality, while older landmarks such as Winegar Mill and Dorter Mill reflect the area's agricultural and milling roots. Modern infrastructure is represented by the John M Johnson Memorial Bridge and the Kingsport Reservoir, illustrating the continued management of the region's abundant water resources.