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1953 Map of Burns

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Burns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Montgomery Bell State Park occupies a significant portion of this Dickson County landscape, featuring recreation sites like Lake Woodhaven and the Camp Ground Ch site. The area is defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide, where water begins its journey toward distinct drainage basins via Jones Creek and Beaverdam Creek. The settlement pattern follows the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor, connecting the larger town of Dickson with the smaller communities of Colesburg and Burns.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named burial grounds, including the Richardson Cem, Daniel Cem, and Price Cem. Notable industrial and cultural landmarks of the mid-20th century are evident, such as an abandoned limestone mine and a drive-in theater along Broadway. The infrastructure of the era is further highlighted by the McNair Cut and various specialized markers like the lookout tower near Reeders Crossing.