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2010 Map of Sneedville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sneedville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sneedville sits at the base of Newman Ridge in a region defined by the rhythmic parallel alignment of the Appalachian Valley and Ridge province. The landscape is characterized by narrow valleys drained by Greasy Rock Creek and Blackwater Creek, separated by steep elevations like Powell Ridge and Indian Ridge. Settlement patterns follow these natural corridors, with clusters of family history visible in the numerous small burial grounds such as Goins Cemetery, De Bord Cemetery, and Vanderventer Cemetery.

Along the southern edge, the Clinch River winds through the terrain, featuring historically significant river crossings like Frost Ford and Brooks Ford. Further north, Wallen Creek supports local industry at Thompson Mill, while the community of Vardy serves as a landmark in the northern valley. The network of winding mountain roads, including Mulberry Gap Rd and Blackwater Rd, connects isolated hollows like Miser Hollow and Dark Hollow, illustrating the enduring relationship between the community and its complex topography.