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2013 Map of Harpeth Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Harpeth River meanders through a landscape of deep bends and high bluffs, defining the geographic character of this central Tennessee region. The river's path is marked by dramatic features such as Collier Bend, Corlew Bend, and the distinctive Narrows of the Harpeth near the southern edge. Along these shores, river crossings like Anderson Ford and Petway Ford indicate the historic points of transit that once connected local communities.

Settlement patterns follow the rugged topography, with small communities such as Harpeth Valley, Petway, and Griffintown situated near the intersection of various creeks and ridges. The presence of Backbone Ridge and Harpeth Ridge creates a series of hollows, including England Hollow and Deep Springs Hollow, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and farmsteads. These physical barriers highlight the isolation and rural structure of places like Dannertown and Frog Pond in the early 21st century.