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1957 Map of Ashland City

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Ashland City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Ashland City sits at a strategic bend of the Cumberland River, serving as the focal point for this mid-century survey of Cheatham County. The landscape is defined by the broad waters of Cheatham Lake and the meandering course of Sycamore Creek, which cuts through the hilly terrain to the north. This era captures the area's rural character, dominated by family-named landmarks and community hubs like the Sweet Home Community Center and Cochran Community Center.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in the numerous small burial grounds, including the Walker Cem, Teasley Cem, and Lockertsville Cem. The map documents the transition from older routes like the Old Clarksville Pike to modern infrastructure, while the vast Cheatham Wildlife Management Area occupies the southwest, preserving the timbered bluffs above the river. From the lookout tower near Sycamore to the Fair Grounds near the city center, the sheet provides a meticulous record of Tennessee's river-valley settlements.