2019 Map of Neddy Mountain

About this map

The French Broad River carves a winding path through this corner of Cocke County, serving as the primary geographic corridor between Neddy Mtn and the Meadow Creek Mountains. This 2019 survey documents a landscape where traditional Appalachian settlements like Del Rio and Parrottsville persist alongside the protected expanse of the Cherokee National Forest. The topography is defined by high ridges and narrow hollows, such as Iron Mine Hollow and Summer House Hollow, which historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads. Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks and infrastructure, including the James T Huff Bridge and several burial grounds like Faubion Cem and McNabb Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the transition from the river valley's agricultural pockets to the steep, wooded elevations of Beetree Knob and Chestnut Ridge, showing how modern road networks like HWY 321 now navigate the same terrain that once centered on local hubs like Click Mill.