2019 Map of Nora

About this map

McClure River carves through the steep ridges of Dickenson County, anchoring a landscape defined by its deep hollows and narrow valleys. The settlement of Nora sits at the junction of Buffalo Creek and the river, while other small communities like Wakenva, Aily, and Trammel are scattered along the winding drainage paths. This area is a significant hydrological and engineering corridor, featuring the Tennessee Valley Divide and a series of rail passages including the Buffalo Tunnel, Martin Tunnel, and the substantial Sandy Ridge Tunnel. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-named burial grounds, such as Sutherland Cem, Rasnick Cem, and Mullins Cem, which are perched on high points like Sutherland Ridge and Counts Ridge. The transition from the high elevations of Sandy Ridge to the low-lying creeks illustrates the complex topography that shaped early Appalachian settlement and transport.