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1956 Map of Noah

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Noah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The boundary between Bedford Co Coffee Co and Coffee Co Warren Co defines the rugged landscape of this mid-century survey. Centered on the settlement of Beechgrove, the area is characterized by a dense network of family-named hollows and ridges, such as Lowe Hollow and Sartain Ridge, which directed early development and transport. The Dixie Highway and West Dixie Highway corridor serves as the primary artery, cutting through the terrain near Panhandle.

Local history is preserved through numerous family cemeteries including Patton Cem, Lynch Cem, and Williams Cem, often situated near small community nodes like Baucom and Harrison. The presence of the Beech Grove Sch and churches like Antioch Ch and Mi Pleasant Ch indicate a well-established rural social structure. Notable natural landmarks, such as Carden Cave and Bedford Lake, punctuate the topography of the Noah Fork and Riley Creek drainages.