2019 Map of Zionville

About this map

The North Carolina Tennessee state line cuts directly through this high-altitude landscape, separating Trade and Zionville in the west from eastern settlements like Meat Camp and Soda Hill. The rugged geography is defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide, a major drainage boundary that snakes past Grassy Knob and Wolf Ridge. Waterways flow in divergent directions from these heights, including the headwaters of the South Fork New River and Roan Creek. The map reveals a dense network of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as the Greer Cemetery near Buck Knob and the Old Hopewell Cemetery, reflecting deep-rooted generational ties to the mountain hollows. Local education is centered at the Mabel School, while various ridges like Hessian Ridge and Sugartree Ridge provide a glimpse into the historic naming conventions of this Appalachian borderland.