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2019 Map of Unionville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Duck River meanders across the southern landscape of Bedford County, carving distinctive terrain features such as Shearin Bend and the overlook at Tarpley Bluff. This area, northwest of Shelbyville, is defined by a dense network of early settlements and family-named landmarks that speak to the region's agricultural and milling roots. Historical hubs like Unionville, Poplins Crossroads, and Halls Mill anchor the rural infrastructure, while Anchor Mill marks a site of early industry along the riverbanks.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites and country congregations throughout the territory. Notable names include Old Crowell Chapel, Mount Lebanon Church, and cemeteries such as Bethlehem Cem, Pisgah Cem, and Adcock Cem. The landscape is further shaped by its water sources, including Weakly Creek and Hurricane Creek, which historically supported the homesteads found along Old Columbia Rd and Old Nashville Dirt Rd.