1959 Map of Konnarock

About this map

Loves Mill and the banks of the South Fork Holston River anchor the northern landscape of this region where Washington and Smyth counties meet. The settlement of Konnarock sits nestled in the mountain gaps to the east, while the Norfolk and Western railway follows the winding course of Whitetop Laurel Creek through the Jefferson National Forest. This network of rail and water supported small mountain communities like Taylors Valley and Creek Junction. Deeply informative for local historians, the map identifies numerous family burial grounds including Byars Cem and Bishop Cem, alongside rural landmarks like the Barrack Sch and Kelly Chapel. The terrain is dominated by the Iron Mountains and Straight Mountain, with the Appalachian Trail traversing the high ridges and gaps such as Shaw Gap and Bear Tree Gap.