2019 Map of Bethel Valley

About this map

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park anchors the northeast corner of this landscape, reflecting the unique scientific and defense legacy of Oak Ridge. The area is defined by its ridge-and-valley topography, with the Clinch River's presence felt through the waters of Melton Hill Lake and a series of distinct geographic features like Bethel Valley and Bear Creek Valley. The terrain is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, including the New Zion Cem, Gravel Hill Cem, and Thacker Cem, which offer significant data points for genealogists. To the south, the settlement of Lenoir City sits near the Charles Vanden Bulck Bridge, illustrating the modern transportation network that has superseded older crossings. Along the river, named shoals like Hops Shoals and Bogles Shoals remain as markers of the waterway's character before the creation of the reservoir.