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1966 Map of Atwood

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Atwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The Gibson and Carroll County line divides this mid-century landscape, dominated by the massive footprint of the Milan Arsenal and Wildlife Management Area. This military and government presence is further evidenced by the Tennessee National Guard Milan Reservation and the sprawling University of Tennessee Milan Agricultural Experimental Station. The town of Atwood sits as a central hub at the intersection of several thoroughfares and the Seaboard System Railroad, which cuts a diagonal path through the terrain.

Rural community life is anchored by numerous small landmarks like Mt Olive Ch, Poplar Springs Ch, and Pisgah Cem. The natural drainage of the region is defined by the Rutherford Fork Obion River and several tributaries such as De Moss Creek and Wolf Creek. Elevation changes are subtle but noted at Webb Mountain and Clark Mtn, providing a complete picture of West Tennessee’s agricultural and institutional landscape during this period.