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1952 Map of Cardiff

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Cardiff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Walden Ridge and the Cumberland Plateau dominate this 1952 topographic study, revealing the complex borderlands of Roane, Morgan, and Cumberland counties. The industrial character of the southern section is anchored by the Southern railroad line passing through Rockwood and the settlement of Cardiff. This area shows a dense concentration of local heritage sites, including the Pyatt Cemetery, Tedder Cemetery, and Auff Cem located near the rail corridor.

Further north, the landscape transitions into the protected terrain of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, where human presence is marked by isolated landmarks like Flat Rock Ford and the Burning Springs Well. Rural life is evidenced by scattered institutions such as Dry Hill School and the Mt Pisgah Church. This survey effectively preserves the mid-century layout of small Tennessee communities before significant modern development altered these mountain gaps and ridges.