2011 Map of Belmont

About this map

North Fork Salt Creek carves a deep valley through this corner of Brown County, where the village of Belmont sits at a critical junction of local topography. By the early 21st century, the landscape reflects a mix of traditional settlement patterns and modern water management, anchored by large reservoirs like Yellowwood Lake and a portion of Monroe Lake in the southwest. The terrain is defined by a dense network of family-named ridges and hollows, such as Pattys Garden Ridge and Sol Pogue Hollow, which have shaped the movement of residents for generations. Small settlements like Lanam and Pine Bluff are scattered among these heights, while the county seat of Nashville begins to appear on the eastern edge. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds, including Lanam Cemetery and Hickory Hill Cemetery, providing essential spatial context for the area's rural history.