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1978 Map of Bearden

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Bearden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Beaver Ridge and Blackoak Ridge dictate the structural landscape of Knox County, framing the fertile Hines Valley and Beaver Valley. During the late 1970s, this area northwest of Knoxville shows significant residential expansion, with developments like Crestwood Hills and Middlebrook Acres filling the spaces between established ridges. The land remains anchored by institutional landmarks such as the Zion Childrens Home and the Springfield Home, reflecting a long-standing community infrastructure.

Transportation corridors define the economic pulse of the region, where the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads parallel the ridge lines. To the south, the Tennessee River broadens into Fort Loudoun Lake, marking the transition from upland ridges to the water-based economy of the valley. Significant local history is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds, including Phibbs Cem and Bearden Cem, which stand alongside modern hubs like Park West Hospital.