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1947 Map of Belvidere

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Belvidere
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

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.

Social centers are well-documented for genealogists, including Winchester Springs and Belvidere. The southern half of the map is dominated by the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad corridor and the expansive Mingo Swamp. A dense network of community landmarks like Burning Bush Ch, Mingo Sch, and the uniquely named Kissing Crossing reflect the tightly knit settlement patterns of mid-century Franklin County.