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2019 Map of Bethesda

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bethesda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Franklin and its southern agricultural hinterland define this section of Williamson County, where the Harpeth River and West Harpeth River drainage systems shape the landscape. The area is a dense network of family-named landmarks and early burial grounds, such as Gillespie Cem, Edgmon Cem, and Childress Cem, which provide significant data points for genealogical research in this long-settled region. The Tennessee Valley Divide cuts through the southern portion of the map, separating the local waters from the Duck River basin.

Small communities like Peytonsville, Bethesda, and Harpeth maintain their distinct identities alongside larger growth in Thompson's Station and Spring Hill. The terrain is characterized by named elevations and hollows, including Chambers Hill, Lookout Hill, and the expansive Jackson Hollow, offering a detailed view of the natural topography that influenced early road placement and settlement patterns.