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2013 Map of Deason

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Deason
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Deason and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Bedford County are defined by a complex network of springs and creek branches feeding into the Duck River watershed. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Horse Mountain and Pannell Ridge in the southeast toward the flatter corridors that support Bomar Field-Shelbyville Municipal Airport. Named springs, such as Sulphur Spring, Hictons Big Spring, and Carrick Spring, suggest a historically high water table that likely influenced early settlement patterns and the placement of farms.

Modern land use is evidenced by several named agricultural estates, including Bridlewood Farm and Blue Moon Farms, alongside small communities like Vannatta and Caldwell. The map illustrates how transportation routes like Midland Rd and the corridor near Railroad Rd evolved to connect these rural hubs. Local landmarks such as Caperton Lake and the various branches of Hurricane Cr provide a detailed look at the hydrology that shaped this part of Middle Tennessee.