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2016 Map of Ashland City

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ashland City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a deep path through Cheatham County, serving as the central geographic anchor for Ashland City. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where family-named cemeteries and small settlements like Bethlehem, Sycamore, and Lockertsville remain tied to the landscape. The river's influence is evident in the complex drainage network of Sycamore Creek, Big Bluff Creek, and Little Bluff Creek, which have sculpted the surrounding terrain into distinctive landmarks such as Whisky Hill and Slick Hollow.

Genealogists will find an exceptional concentration of family burial sites, including Walker Cem, Smith Cem, and the Turner- Pardue Cem. These sites, alongside older roads like Old Clarksville Pike, provide a clear view of how early homesteads were established relative to the river and the high ground of Poplar Ridge. The map also captures the layout of Ashland City's core, centered near Forest Hill Cem.