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1952 Map of Centertown

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Centertown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Duck River snakes through the heart of the region, defining the landscape with deep meanders like Eason Bend, Tottys Bend, and Shipp Bend. The county seat of Centerville serves as the primary hub, surrounded by outlying communities such as Nunnelly and Woodland Heights. The industrial character of the mid-20th century is evident in the presence of the Nunnelly Mines and several strip mines, while the area's transportation history is recorded via the Goodrich Railroad and the Nashville and Chattanooga line.

Local rural life is deeply documented through numerous family-named landmarks and institutions. From the Moores Switch Lookout Tower on Harrington Ridge to community gathering points like Bell Branch Sch and the filtration plant, the map preserves a specific era of Hickman County development. Many small family plots, including Gossett Cem and Pluckett Cem, are scattered across the hollows, offering valuable data for genealogical research into the families of Graytown and Fairfield.