2013 Map of White Rocks Mountain

About this map

Roan Mountain serves as a central hub in this Appalachian landscape, where the Doe River winds through a series of hollows that define the local geography. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, with communities like Shell Creek, Evergreen, and Burbank established along the primary watercourses and road networks. Evidence of the region’s industrial past remains visible in labels such as Old Railroad Grade Rd and Wilder Mine Hollow, indicating a history tied to resource extraction and timber transport. The topography is exceptionally varied, rising from the river banks to prominent heights at White Rocks Mountain and Campbell Pen Knob. Higher elevations are traversed by the Appalachian Trl, while the numerous family-named hollows—such as Shelly Hollow and Harrison Street Hollow—provide a detailed record of local land use and long-standing residency in this corner of Tennessee.