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1948 Map of Beans Creek

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Beans Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad serves as a primary corridor through this section of Franklin County, linking the settlements of Belvidere and Maxwell. While the northern and western reaches of the sheet are defined by agricultural homesteads and numerous family burial grounds, such as Bridges Cem and Hatchett Cem, the eastern topography rises sharply into the complex ridges of Buncombe Ridge and Grassy Glade Ridge.

This mid-century landscape is dotted with rural educational and religious centers, including Hatchett Sch and the Belvidere Ch. Distinctive natural landmarks like the Punch Bowl and Anderson Bluff overlook the valleys, while the presence of a Factory near Walnut Grove Cems suggests a localized industrial presence. The terrain is marked by numerous hollows and springs, such as Rattlesnake Spring Branch and Dripping Spring, which shaped the early development and travel patterns of communities like Old Salem.