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1953 Map of Claybrook, 1981 Print
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1953 Map of Claybrook

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The agricultural community of Claybrook anchors the eastern side of this Madison County landscape, where the Gulf Mobile & Ohio railroad cuts a straight diagonal across the terrain. Settled heavily during the mid-20th century, the area is defined by a dense network of local institutions, including Salem Ch, Union Hill Ch, and Center Point Ch, alongside education hubs like Progress Sch and Tri-Community Sch. The drainage patterns of Gilmers Creek and Cotton Grove Creek dictate the placement of early roads like Liberty Road and Hartmas Lane. Higher ground near Old Carmel provides a vantage point over the creek valleys, while the presence of the Lookout Tower indicates the importance of timber and fire management in this rural Tennessee corridor. This map documents a period before modern highway expansions, showing a landscape still primarily oriented around small churches and rural schools.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.5 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain