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1947 Map of Belvidere

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Belvidere
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Elk River winds through this 1947 landscape, defining the topography of the Highland Rim as it meanders past Maple Bend and Acklin Bend. The area is marked by a transition from the elevated ridges of Highland Ridge to the low-lying wetlands of Mingo Swamp, where Mingo Pond and Glaus Pond collect. The local economy and travel patterns of the era are visible in the numerous river crossings, including Willis Lake Bridge and the Lockmiller Bridge, as well as industrial remnants like the Owl Hollow Mill and its associated Owl Hollow FLUME.

The settlement of Belvidere sits along the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad, which serves as a vital corridor through the southern half of the quadrangle. Rural life is anchored by a network of community landmarks such as Little Hurricane Ch, Fairview Sch, and the uniquely named Kissing Crossing. These features, along with family-named cemeteries like Carson Cem and Turner Cem, offer a detailed view of Franklin County's mid-century social geography.