2022 Map of Zionville

About this map

Snake Mtn and Elk Knob dominate the high-elevation divide along the Tennessee and North Carolina state line, where the Appalachian landscape funnels travel through gaps like Pottertown Gap and Rich Mountain Gap. This rugged interior at the edge of the Blue Ridge contains several isolated settlements, including Trade and Zionville, connected by winding routes like Old US Hwy 421. The complex drainage patterns of the N Fork New River and Roan Creek define the agricultural pockets where numerous family burial grounds are located, such as the Reece Family Cem and Wilson Cem. These cemeteries, along with landmarks like the Hopewell Baptist Church Cem in the Meat Camp vicinity, provide significant points of interest for genealogists tracing mountain families. The terrain is further marked by high-altitude features like Potato Hill Lake and the distinctive Old Field Bald.