1947 Map of Belvidere

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The Elk River winds through this 1947 landscape, creating dramatic loops such as Maple Bend and Acklin Bend before the river's path was significantly altered by later reservoir projects. This survey captures a rural Tennessee economy still oriented toward its waterways and rails, evidenced by the numerous crossings like Willis Lake Bridge, Lee Ford Bridge, and Eastbrook Ford. The industrial footprint is localized at the Owl Hollow Mill, while recreation appears at Camp Elklore and Riva Lake Camp.