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2022 Map of Sneedville

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sneedville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Hancock County Courthouse serves as the focal point of Sneedville, situated between the dramatic elevation of Newman Ridge and the Clinch River. This modern survey reveals a landscape deeply carved by water and time, where the steep topography of Wallens Ridge and Powell Mtn dictates the local road network. Smaller settlements like Vardy and Mulberry Gap sit tucked into the gaps and hollows, connected by routes such as Vardy Blackwater Rd.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial sites, including the De Bord Cem, Gollihon Cem, and Martin Cem, which reflect the generations that have farmed the narrow valleys. The map also highlights unique geological features like the Caney Sinks and the Fall Branch Spring. Significant water bodies like Blackwater Cr and Wallens Creek define the drainage patterns that flow toward the river, which is punctuated by Brooks Island to the east.