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2019 Map of Noah

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Beechgrove and the small crossroads of Noah anchor this portion of the Highland Rim, where the topography is defined by the headwaters of the Duck River and Garrison Fork. The landscape is etched with deep hollows and ridges, including Tillman Hollow and Norvell Hollow, which have historically dictated the placement of small rural communities and family cemeteries. These burial sites, such as Beech Grove Cem and the remote Wisers Bluff Cem, offer vital clues for genealogists researching the early families of Coffee and Bedford counties.

Transportation patterns follow the natural terrain, with older routes like the Old Murfreesboro Rd winding through the hills near Boynton Valley and Strauss Mill. To the south, the waters of Normandy Lake and Riley Creek provide a distinct contrast to the elevated ridges like Shelton Ridge and Cathy Ridge. This map documents a region where the traditional agricultural layout of places like Busy Corner and Gnat Hill remains clearly visible amidst the modern road network.