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1957 Map of Adams

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Adams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Red River and its meandering tributaries carve a deep, winding path through northern Robertson County, defining the landscape around Adams. This area, as documented in the mid-1950s with later updates, reflects a settled agricultural community connected by the Seaboard railroad. The rail line serves as a central corridor, passing through Sadlersville (Sadlers Sta) and Cedar Hill, which sit amidst a network of rural roads like Barnes Rd.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several country churches such as Bells Ch, Little Star Ch, and Walnut Grove. The map also preserves the locations of numerous family and community burial grounds, such as the Kane-David Cem, and educational sites like Jo-Byrns High Sch. Along the water, a Gaging Sta monitors the Red River, while smaller creeks like Sturgeon Creek and Millers Creek drain the surrounding hills and hollows.