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1935 Map of Bearden

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Bearden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The Tennessee River winds past Jones Bend in this detailed 1935 survey, which captures the rural landscape west of Knoxville during a period of significant regional development. Parallel ridges including Beaver Ridge and Black Oak Ridge dictate the settlement patterns of established communities like Bearden and Byington. This map was produced as an advance sheet by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the USGS, reflecting the era's focus on hydroelectric and infrastructure planning.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous country institutions, such as Happy Home Sch and Valley Grove Ch, alongside infrastructure like the County Prison Farm. The rail-dominated economy is evident where the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads intersect the landscape. Small water bodies like Andrew Jackson Lake and natural features such as Harper Cave provide a clear view of the pre-suburban terrain before modern expansion transformed the area.