1978 Map of Bearden

About this map

Beaver Ridge, Blackoak Ridge, and Nubbin Ridge partition the landscape west of Knoxville, Tennessee, creating a series of parallel valleys where residential development meets established rural infrastructure. In Hines Valley and Beaver Valley, family-named landmarks like the Reed Cem and Cox View Cem sit alongside evolving neighborhoods such as Oak Grove Heights and Imperial Estates. The map captures the suburban transformation of the late 1970s, as regional commerce centers like the West Town Mall and recreational sites including the Deane Hill Golf and Country Club emerge near the bustling corridors of Kingston Pike and Interstate 40 and 75. Southward, the terrain meets the water at Fort Loudoun Lake, where the Knoxville Boat Club Dock and Concord Park mark the interface between the expanding city and the Tennessee River.