1953 Map of Burns

About this map

The rolling landscape of Dickson County is anchored by the early development of Montgomery Bell State Park, where Lake Woodhaven and a dedicated Fish Hatchery illustrate the mid-century focus on conservation and recreation. The rail network defines the local economy, with the Seaboard and Tennessee Central lines intersecting near the town of Burns. This junction point reveals the industrial underpinnings of the era, from the abandoned lime mine south of the tracks to the notable engineering of the McNair Cut and Reeders Crossing.