1968 Map of Bland

About this map

Bland serves as the focal point of this 1960s survey, situated along Crab Orchard Creek in a landscape defined by the parallel ridges of Walker Mountain and Little Walker Mountain. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, where rural life is anchored by numerous local landmarks such as Temple Hill Ch and its associated Temple Hill Cem. The industrial history of the area is represented by Helveys Mill and a Quarry located near the boundary of the Jefferson National Forest. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies specific family-named sites like Crockett Cem and Crockett Cove. High along the ridge-tops, the Appalachian Trail winds through Turkey Gap, marking the transition between the developed valley settlements and the timbered heights of the national forest.