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1994 Map of Bellwood

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Bellwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

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The Cumberland River carves deep, looping meanders across this landscape, creating the prominent landforms of Beasleys Bend and Puryears Bend. The river's path is marked by high elevations such as Whitleys Bluff and Whites Bluff, overlooking what is now part of Old Hickory Lake. This region at the borders of Wilson, Trousdale, and Smith Counties is characterized by a network of small rural communities and family-named landmarks.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local sites, including several historic congregations such as Athens Missionary Ch and Zion Ch. The settlement at Bellwood in the southeast is anchored by its own Bellwood Sch and Hopewell Ch. Transportation routes like the Lebanon-Hartsville Road and Rome Road connect these upland farms and valley settlements, while the rugged interior features notable high points like Spanish Needle Knob and Ward Hill.