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1959 Map of Bells

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Bells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The town of Bells serves as a central hub in this West Tennessee landscape, situated at the junction of the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and the Louisville and Nashville railroads. This intersection established the area as a significant transport point for agricultural goods during the mid-20th century. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the South Fork Forked Deer River, which forms the boundary between Crockett, Haywood, and Madison counties.

Rural life is mapped through a dense network of family-named landmarks and community institutions, such as Morris Hill Sch and Good Hope Ch. Genealogists will find several burial grounds including Belleview Cem, Simmons Cem, and Walnut Hill Cem. Small settlements like Fruitvale, Midway, and East Haywood are connected by local routes such as Cherryville Road and Brownsville Road, reflecting the decentralized community structure of the era.