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2016 Map of Laurel Bloomery

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Laurel Bloomery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the high ridges of the Jefferson National Forest and Cherokee National Forest along the border of Tennessee and Virginia. This rugged mountain landscape is defined by its deep hollows and prominent peaks, including Holston Mtn and Butt Mtn. The settlement of Laurel Bloomery serves as a central point for the eastern half of the map, situated near several family-linked burial sites like Matron Cem and Gentry Cem.

Water plays a vital role in the geography here, with Beaverdam Cr flowing south from Damascus towards Backbone Rock. The map illustrates a network of small mountain communities and landmarks, such as Shingletown, Silver Lake, and Cold Spring, connected by winding forest roads and local routes like Iron Mountain Rd. The numerous branches and creeks, such as Stillhouse Br and McCann Br, suggest a landscape shaped by narrow valleys and local hydrology.