1954 Map of Cherokee

About this map

The Tennessee River corridor in Colbert and Lauderdale Counties centers on the settlement of Cherokee and the expansive waters of Pickwick Lake. This 1950s survey, updated with late-1960s revisions, illustrates the industrial and transit-driven nature of the region, where the Southern Railway runs parallel to Highway 72, connecting the town to larger markets. The landscape is defined by the Pickwick Reservation Boundary, which preserves the shoreline around landmarks like the pumping station and gaging station. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites and rural congregations, including Cherokee Cem, Harris Chapel, and the riverside Perkins Cem. To the north, the Natchez Trace Parkway cuts across the terrain, passing through ancient topography like Coon Hollow and White Oak Hollow. This era reflects a landscape transitioning through modern infrastructure projects like the substation and various quarries, yet still anchored by established communities such as Smithsonia and Medford.