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1955 Map of Belleview

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Belleview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Harpeth River carves a series of dramatic loops across this mid-century landscape, creating distinct landforms like Hutton Bend, Hows Bend, and Beech Bend. This 1955 survey captures the rural character of Davidson County before the significant expansion of Nashville, centering on the community of Belleview (Bellevue Sta). The area is defined by its educational and spiritual centers, such as Bellevue High Sch, Harpeth Valley Sch, and Shiloh Ch.

Transportation corridors like Harding Road and Charlotte Pike link the outlying settlements of Pasquo and Linton to the more developed north. The topography is dominated by Sullivan Ridge and Backbone Ridge, which hem in the valley floor. Notable recreational and aviation landmarks, including Warner Park and the Airway Beacon No 63B, underscore the transition from purely agricultural use to the organized planning of the Nashville Planning Commissions.