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1958 Map of Bellwood

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bellwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Cumberland River loops through this landscape, defining the sharp meanders of Beasleys Bend and Puryears Bend as it flows toward Old Hickory Lake. The terrain is characterized by prominent bluffs like Whitleys Bluff and Belchers Bluff, which overlook the fertile river bottoms and the wooded ridges of the Central Basin. During this mid-century period, the area maintained a rural, decentralized settlement pattern, with small communities like Bellwood, Centerville, and Taylorsville serving as local hubs.

A network of country roads, including the Lebanon-Hartsville Pike and Old Rome Road, connects numerous community landmarks. Local history is anchored by several rural congregations and academic sites, such as Athens Missionary Ch, Dickerson Chapel, and King Sch. The map also illustrates the transition of the river landscape following the impoundment of the lake, with the Coleman-Winston Memorial Bridge spanning the water near Hartsville Island.