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2019 Map of Sullivan Gardens

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sullivan Gardens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Kingsport and the northwestern edge of Johnson City anchor this modern-era study of the Sullivan and Washington County border. The landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of the Ridge-and-Valley province, including Bays Mountain, Easley Ridge, and Howard Ridge. These terrain features funnel development into valleys like Rock Springs Valley and Jackson Valley, where older community identities persist through numerous family cemeteries and small settlements.

Genealogists can trace deep local roots through markers like McClellan Cem, Kincheloe-Cox Cem, and Logans Chapel Cem. The intersection of traditional commerce and modern infrastructure is evident near Kincheloe Mill and Haws Crossroads, where the rural character remains despite the proximity to larger urban centers. Water sources like Horse Creek, Wheelock Spring, and Mitchell Spring show the enduring importance of the local hydrology to these established Appalachian communities.