2019 Map of Tazewell

About this map

Tazewell and New Tazewell serve as the central hubs for this region of Claiborne County, where the settlement pattern follows the distinct northeast-southwest grain of the Appalachian ridges. The map reveals a landscape defined by prominent landforms like Wallen Ridge and Powell Mtn, separated by deep hollows and valleys that have historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads. Local industry and early infrastructure are marked by sites like Murphy Mill and Hurst Mill, alongside unique engineering features including the Greer Tunnel and Sycamore Tunnel. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the complex shoreline of Norris Lake, which flooded the lower elevations of Caney Valley and the surrounding knobs. For genealogists, the map is particularly dense with family-named burial grounds, including the Irish Cem, Hoge Cem, and Vannoy Cem, illustrating the deep-rooted family histories tied to these specific valleys and ridges.