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2016 Map of Clarksville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Clarksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Clarksville occupies the central focus of this 2016 survey, situated at the prominent confluence where the Red River meets the Cumberland River. The landscape is defined by this riverine junction and the winding path of the West Fork Red River, which snakes through the northwestern neighborhoods before joining the main stem. The city's academic and historical identity is anchored by Austin Peay State Univ near the downtown core, while the outlying areas show significant 21st-century commercial and residential development, particularly around Saint Bethlehem and New Providence.

Tracing the river bluffs reveals landmarks like King and Queens Bluff and the low-lying Gallows Hollow. For those researching local history or genealogy, the map provides precise locations for several major burial grounds, including Riverview Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Evergreen Cem. The transition from the urban grid of Main St and College St to the sprawling industrial corridors along International Blvd and Wilma Rudolph Blvd illustrates the modern evolution of this regional hub.