1959 Map of Konnarock

About this map

The South Fork Holston River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, anchoring a valley where the settlement of Loves Mill and the Batrack Sch once served a rural farming community. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the high ridges of the Jefferson National Forest, where Iron Mountain and Straight Mountain dominate the geography. The map captures a transition in the local economy, showing the Norfolk and Western rail line following the tight contours of the Laurel Fork as it passes through Taylors Valley. Historical interest is high near the village of Konnarock, which sits at the foot of the mountains and includes the Konnarock Cem. Throughout the highlands, numerous family cemeteries like James Cem and Bishop Cem are tucked into the drainages of Mill Creek and Back Creek, marking the deep roots of the families that settled these hollows.