2019 Map of Wheeler

About this map

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park anchors the northwest corner of this map, where the border of Virginia and Tennessee follows the ancient path of the Wilderness Rd and the Daniel Boone Trl. The landscape is defined by the sharp ridges of Cumberland Mountain and Poor Valley Ridge, which give way to the complex drainage systems of the Powell River. Along these waterways, early industrial sites like Gibson Mill and Nash Mill near Gibson Station suggest the historical reliance on local water power. The map is exceptionally dense with family-named burial sites, including the Woodson Cem, Arnold Cem, and several distinct locations of Cosby Cem. The meandering course of the river creates distinctive landforms such as Ellison Bend and the Double S Bend, reflecting the difficult navigation and transport in this Appalachian region.