1965 Map of Collierville

About this map

The town of Collierville serves as the focal point of this Shelby County landscape, where the Southern railroad provides a straight east-west axis through the heart of the community. In the mid-1960s, the area reflects a transition between established agricultural land and early suburban expansion, evidenced by the dense grid of residential streets near Collierville School and St James Church. Outside the central district, the terrain is defined by the winding Wolf River to the north and Nonconnah Creek to the south, with rural life centered around local landmarks such as Magnolia Cemetery and Abington Cemetery. Smaller settlements like Piperton and Bailey anchor the outskirts, connected by a network of historic routes including Raleigh La Grange Road and Houston Levee Road. The map also captures the local industrial footprint through several Gravel Pits and the Sewage Disposal facility near the town center.