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2022 Map of Tazewell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Tazewell and New Tazewell serve as the central hubs of this landscape, situated along the corridor of Old Hwy 25 E and S Broad St. The geography is defined by parallel ridges and valleys characteristic of the Appalachian region, including Wallens Ridge and the Caney Valley. This alignment has historically dictated the placement of settlements and transport routes, with long-standing family legacy reflected in the numerous burial grounds like Hoge Cem and Oakes Cem that dot the hillsides.

Industry and resource management are evident through named sites such as Murphy Mill and Williams Mill, indicating a legacy of water-powered or localized milling operations along drainages like Russell Creek. To the south, the expansion of Norris Lake has significantly altered the original terrain, creating a jagged shoreline that surrounds Lone Mountain and the Lone Mtn Ridge. The map also captures modern infrastructure, including the New Tazewell Municipal Airport and the Claiborne County Justice Center.