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2016 Map of Beans Cove

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Beans Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Tussey Mountain and Evitts Mtn dominate the landscape of southern Bedford County, defining a series of narrow valleys where agricultural and family life has persisted for generations. In the southeastern corner, the settlement of Hewitt is marked by the Hewitt Covered Bridge over Town Creek, a significant local landmark for historians and engineering enthusiasts. The central valley, Beans Cove, serves as a spiritual and community hub, anchored by the Beans Cove Methodist Church and the Seven Dolors Catholic Church.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here, as evidenced by numerous family-named burial sites such as the Dickey Farm / Mickey Farm Cem, Smith Farm Cem, and Perdew / Perdue Cem. The topography is characterized by dramatic gaps including Pigeonroost Gap and Sweet Root Gap, which historically dictated the flow of travel along routes like Bedford Valley Rd and the various State Forest Roads that climb the ridges.