2016 Map of Saltville

About this map

Saltville and the industrial corridors of the North Fork Holston River define the southern edge of this landscape, where the topography shifts from river bottoms to the steep ridges of Clinch Mountain. This 2016 survey captures a region defined by its narrow valleys and extensive family burial grounds, including the Poore Cem, Vencill Cem, and Mutter Cem. The northern section is dominated by the Jefferson National Forest, featuring the high waters of Laurel Bed Lake and the peak of Short Mtn. Transportation history is visible through the Trail of the Lonesome Pine near Belfast, while smaller settlements like Allison Gap, Cardwell Town, and Lick Skillet illustrate the dense residential patterns that formed along the base of the mountains. The map provides a clear record of the complex terrain of Horton Valley and the various coves, such as Ward Cove and Whiterock Cove, that have shaped local settlement for generations.