1959 Map of Konnarock

About this map

Konnarock serves as a focal point in this mountainous landscape along the Smyth and Washington county line. The terrain is defined by the high elevations of the Iron Mountains and Straight Mountain, where the Appalachian Trail and Iron Mountain Trail wind through the Jefferson National Forest. Below the ridges, the South Fork Holston River and Whitetop Laurel Creek create fertile corridors for small settlements like Loves Mill and Friendship. Evidence of a specialized regional economy is visible through the Norfolk and Western rail line and its passage through Summit Cut, alongside landmarks like the Feathercamp Lookout Tower. Numerous family burial grounds, including the Bishop Cem, Tucker Cem, and Hash Cem, offer a detailed record of the families who settled these valleys and ridges.