1950 Map of Chesterfield

About this map

Natchez Trace State Park and Forest dominates the northern landscape of this map, representing a significant period of Tennessee conservation and recreation efforts in the mid-20th century. The area is characterized by its series of engineered water bodies, including Browns Creek Lake, Pin Oak Lake, and Redbud Creek Lake, which transformed the local drainage patterns of Browns Creek and its tributaries. To the southwest, the city of Lexington begins its eastward expansion, marked by the Lexington city limits and the nearby Franklin-Wilkins Airfield.