2016 Map of Tazewell

About this map

Tazewell and New Tazewell anchor this landscape where the valley floor meets the waters of Norris Lake. The map reveals a dense network of family history through dozens of burial grounds, including the Thompsons Chapel Cem and Janeway Cem, which are tucked into the folds of the Lone Mtn Ridge and Wallen Ridge. Industrial traces are evident in the historical milling sites like Williams Mill, Murphy Mill, and Hurst Mill, while unusual infrastructure such as the Greer Tunnel near Greer Lake indicates specialized water or transport management in the local terrain. The transition from agricultural valley to the complex shoreline of the reservoir creates a distinctive pattern of development, with the New Tazewell Municipal Airport occupying a rare flat stretch above the Sycamore Knobs.