1968 Map of Carthage

About this map

Carthage and South Carthage sit at a critical bend where the Cumberland River meets the northern reaches of the Old Hickory Lake impoundment. This 1968 field-checked survey captures the landscape just as the Cordell Hull Reservoir was being established, centered on the Cordell Hull Lock and Dam. The terrain is defined by dramatic river loops like Horse Shoe Bend and Sullivan Bend, where the rising waters began to reshape the valley floor. Away from the river, the map documents a network of rural communities and hollows, including Monoville, Difficult, and Tony. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points, from small family-named landmarks like Saltpeter Hill and Tater Knob to numerous country churches such as Cornwell Chapel and Peyton Creek Ch. The presence of the County High Sch and Fairgrounds in the county seat highlights the area's role as a regional hub.