2016 Map of Sneedville

About this map

The town of Sneedville sits at a strategic junction along the Clinch River, where the valley floor meets the imposing rises of Newman Ridge and Wallen Ridge. This topography creates a landscape of deep hollows and isolated ridges, such as Cave Gap Hollow and Chestnut Ridge, which historically dictated the paths of travel and the locations of small family cemeteries. The map reveals a high density of these burial grounds, including the Vanderventer Cem, Collins Cem, and Gollithon Cem, providing a significant record of the area's genealogical history. Beyond the town center, small communities like Vardy and Mulberry Gap are scattered through the gaps, connected by winding mountain roads. To the southwest, the Mountain Outlaw Airport offers a modern contrast to the traditional riverfront settlement patterns near Brooks Island, reflecting the continued importance of transportation infrastructure in this pocket of East Tennessee.