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2010 Map of Bethpage

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bethpage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bledsoe Creek and its many tributaries, including Brush Fork and Mutton Branch, define the rural landscape of Sumner County in the early twenty-first century. This topography is characterized by a transition from the rolling hills of Mutton Hollow and Campbell Hollow in the north toward the expansive waters of Old Hickory Lake at the southern boundary. The map documents a corridor of long-standing community hubs along Hwy 31E, where the Bethpage Post Office and nearby Bethpage Cemetery serve as local landmarks.

Evidence of the area's agricultural and social history is found in the scattered rural settlements like Oakland and the preservation of historic sites such as Old Hopewell Cemetery. Near the shoreline of the lake, the Shady Cove Resort and Castalian Springs Post Office highlight the importance of the waterfront for both mail service and recreation. The detailed road network, featuring names like Rock Bridge Rd and Zieglers Fort Rd, provides a clear view of the property divisions and access points that have shaped this part of Tennessee.