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2019 Map of Laurel Bloomery

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Laurel Bloomery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Iron Mountain dominates the landscape where the borders of Washington and Sullivan counties in Virginia meet Johnson County in Tennessee. This area is defined by the crossing of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail through the Jefferson National Forest and Cherokee National Forest. The settlement of Laurel Bloomery sits in a valley along Laurel Cr, surrounded by smaller communities such as Shingletown, Eureka, and Sutherland.

Genealogists can identify several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Gentry Cem, Matron Cem, and Wills Cem. Notable geological features like Backbone Rock and deep-set hollows such as Haunted Hollow and Hoot Owl Hollow highlight the complex topography. The map detail reflects a modern landscape of forest management and small rural enclaves, connected by routes like Mountain City Rd and Iron Mountain Rd.