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1953 Map of Beechgrove

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Beechgrove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Bradyville and Donnel Chapel anchor the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the Rutherford Co Cannon Co line crosses the Bradyville Pike. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, including Long Ridge and Douglas Ridge, which historically dictated the paths of travel and the location of rural community life. Small family cemeteries like Bowman Cem, Harrell Cem, and Mt Hebron Cem are scattered throughout the ridges, offering significant data for genealogical researchers tracing early residents of the Barrens and the surrounding valleys.

In the south, the Duck River and its tributaries carve through the limestone landscape, noted by features like Broyles Cave and Burk Cave. Settlements such as Gossburg and Jernigan appear along secondary roads, while Beechgrove marks the southwestern boundary. The map captures an era of rural transition, showing the presence of a Pipeline alongside established landmarks like Gnat Hill School and Union Ch.