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2023 Map of Bean Station

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bean Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Cherokee Lake dominates the landscape south of the Clinch Mountain range, reflecting a modern shoreline that has reshaped the historic river crossings of Grainger and Hamblen counties. This area is characterized by long, parallel ridges and valleys, including Poor Valley and Mooresburg Valley, where established communities like Bean Station and Mooresburg sit along traditional transit corridors. The transition from terrestrial to lacustrine environment is evident in the many named shoals and fords now situated within the lake's reach, such as German Shoals and Sheltons Ford.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial grounds, ranging from the Central United Methodist Church Cem to smaller plots like Meek Cem and Overbay Cem. While industrial activity is less prominent than the residential clusters around Morristown and Lakemoore, the inclusion of Cloud 9 Aerodrome and numerous springs like Heath Spring and Cave Spring highlights the varied utility of the land. The map also meticulously records the boundaries where Grainger, Hawkins, and Hamblen counties meet along the water and ridges.