2013 Map of Kinzel Springs

About this map

Little River winds through the heart of this landscape, carving the Chilhowee Gap and connecting the valley communities of Walland, Kinzel Springs, and Townsend. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the river and its numerous tributaries like Hesse Cr and Davis Br, with homes and roads clustered in the fertile lowlands of Miller Cove and Tuckaleechee. This 2013 survey shows the modern character of the area, where recreational landmarks like the Laurel Valley Golf Course and Laurel Lake sit adjacent to established locales such as Sunshine and Lawson Crossroads. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and peaks, including Hurricane Mountain, Hatcher Mountain, and Mount Nebo, which hem in the coves and dictate the winding paths of rural routes like the Foothills Pkwy.