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1950 Map of Chestnut Grove

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Chestnut Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Buffalo River carves a deep, winding path through Perry County, defining the agricultural and social landscape of the mid-20th century. At DePriest Bend, the river creates a fertile pocket of land, while the small settlement of Beardstown serves as a local hub near the Murray Cem. The topography is dominated by a complex network of hollows, such as Nelson Hollow and Kittrell Hollow, which separate the higher ridges from the river valley.

Evidence of established rural life is found in the many family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including Barham Cem and Taylor Cem. Toward the south, the community of Chestnut Grove and the nearby Linden Lookout Tower provide a sense of the area's forest management and local identity. The presence of Warren Cave and numerous natural springs like Twomey Spring highlight the unique karst-influenced hydrology of this Tennessee region.