2022 Map of Mendota

About this map

Clinch Mountain dominates the central landscape of this territory, where the borders of Washington, Scott, and Russell Counties converge. This complex terrain of high ridges and deep hollows, such as Gouldman Hollow and Baker Hollow, has historically dictated the settlement patterns of rural communities like Mendota and Shelleys. The North Fork Holston River winds through the center of the quadrangle, serving as a primary corridor for early transit and industry, exemplified by Barker Mill. Numerous family and church cemeteries, including the Free Hill Church Cem and Fleenor Cem, are scattered across the slopes of Moccasin Ridge and Poor Valley, providing vital landmarks for genealogical research. The road network, featuring AP Carter Hwy and various rural routes like Federal Rd, reflects the area's continued reliance on the valleys for connectivity between isolated mountain hamlets.