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2013 Map of Laurel Bloomery

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Laurel Bloomery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Laurel Bloomery and the neighboring community of Eureka anchor this 2013 topographic study of the Tennessee-Virginia borderlands. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and prominent ridges, such as Backbone Rock and Morfield Ridge, which separate the various branches of Laurel Creek. This region’s heritage is preserved through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Matron Cem, Gentry Cem, and Wills Cem, often located near the small settlements that dot the narrow valley floors.

Industrial and social history is visible in place names like Shingletown, suggesting early timber work, and Camp A-Hi-S-Ta-Di to the northeast. The transport network relies on winding routes like Iron Mountain Rd and S Shady Ave, which follow the contours of the terrain. The presence of Negro Grave Hollow and named landmarks like Hoot Owl Hollow and Silver Lake provides a detailed look at the local nomenclature and cultural geography of this Appalachian border region.