1950 Map of Camden

About this map

Camden serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey, situated at the junction of the Louisville and Nashville and Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroads. The landscape is defined by the massive reach of Kentucky Lake and the Tennessee River, which necessitated the creation of the extensive Dewatering Area to the south. The rural character of Benton County is evident in the network of country schools and churches, including Toll Chapel School and Missionary Grove Church, alongside family-named landmarks such as Lashlee Cem and Robertson Cem. Near the water, the Eva Cabin Area indicates the region's developing recreational identity following the creation of the reservoir. The map captures the industrial and agricultural infrastructure of the era, from a filtration plant and substation to a local gravel pit.