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1950 Map of Chesterfield

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Chesterfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Natchez Trace State Park and Forest dominates the northern half of this mid-century landscape in Henderson County, reflecting the conservation and reforestation efforts of the era. The terrain is defined by a dense network of small streams and hollows, including Browns Creek and Haley Creek, which feed into the Beech River Drainage Canal at the southern margin. This canal represents a significant modification of the natural hydrology for agricultural and flood control purposes.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and the corridor of the Dismantled RR passing through the village of Chesterfield. For genealogists and local historians, the map is remarkably dense with family-named landmarks and community hubs, such as Bible Grove Ch, Oak Grove Sch, and numerous small burial grounds like Harmon Cem and Wallace Cem. The inclusion of an airway beacon near the southern border notes the intersection of traditional land use and mid-20th-century aviation infrastructure.