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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

The Tennessee River snakes through the heart of this mid-century survey, defining the boundaries where Decatur, Perry, and Wayne counties meet. The landscape is dominated by the flooded expanse of Kentucky Lake, which submerged earlier riverfront terrain and created landmarks like Beech Creek Island and Glenkirk Island. While the town of Clifton serves as the primary hub, the surrounding ridges and hollows are dotted with small, family-centered landmarks and community centers.

Remote outposts like Peters Landing and the Lego Sch reflect a rural settlement pattern established along narrow creek valleys and atop high ground like New Era Ridge. Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds, including Lone Chestnut Cem and Howell Cem, alongside numerous country churches such as New Bethlehem Church and Prater Chapel. The map also documents the transition to modern infrastructure, noting the Clifton Airport and a prominent pipeline cutting across the river-bound terrain.