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1949 Map of Clifton

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Clifton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Clifton serves as the primary riverfront settlement on this 1949 topographic survey, situated at a major bend in the Tennessee River. The landscape is characterized by the expansive waters of Kentucky Lake and a complex network of high ridges like New Era Ridge and Kittrell Ridge. These highlands are deeply dissected by numerous hollows, many of which bear the names of local families, such as Deaton Hollow, Warren Hollow, and Pevehouse Hollow, reflecting a long history of settlement in the Tennessee River Valley.

Inland from the river, rural life is marked by community landmarks including Lego Sch, Prater Chapel, and Peters Landing (PO). The presence of numerous small burial grounds, such as Lane Chestnut Cem and Warrington Cem, alongside the Clifton Airport, illustrates the intersection of traditional community roots and mid-century infrastructure. For genealogists, the distribution of churches like New Bethlehem Church and New Zion Ch across the rugged county lines of Decatur, Perry, and Wayne provides a clear view of local social geography.