2016 Map of Pounding Mill

About this map

The Clinch River carves through the Appalachian landscape of Tazewell County, anchoring a series of valleys and ridges that have shaped local settlement for generations. This mid-2010s survey illustrates the persistent orientation of communities like Pounding Mill and Cedar Bluff along the river corridor and the historic Trl of the Lonesome Pine. To the north, the McGuire Valley and Baptist Valley run parallel to the main drainage, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the steep slopes of Clinch Mountain and the protected lands of the Jefferson National Forest. Notable landmarks such as Bald Rock and Paint Rock overlook the Little River valley, a region characterized by deep coves and gaps like Laurel Gap that dictate the path of local roads through the high terrain.