2022 Map of Konnarock

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The Jefferson National Forest dominates this section of the Southwest Virginia highlands, where high ridges like Grosses Mtn and Feathercamp Ridge divide the landscape into narrow valleys and coves. The historic path of the Virginia Creeper Trl follows the winding course of Whitetop Laurel Creek, passing through settlements like Taylors Valley and Creek Junction. This rail-to-trail corridor, alongside the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, highlights the region's shift from industrial timber and rail operations to a landscape of conservation and recreation. To the north, the South Fork Holston River meanders through more open terrain near Loves Mill and Friendship. Local history is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Macedonia Cem and Kelly Chapel Cem, while the namesake community of Konnarock sits at the base of Whitetop Mountain.