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1901 Map of Colombia

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Colombia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1909
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

The Duck River carves a winding course through this turn-of-the-century Middle Tennessee landscape, defining the topography of Hickman, Maury, Williamson, and Lewis Counties. The map reveals a region transitioning from rural isolation to industrial connectivity, anchored by the Centerville and Columbia areas. Prominent landmarks such as the Lewis Monument and the U.S. Arsenal indicate the intersection of national history and local geography.

Transport is dominated by the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad and several divisions of the L. & N., which served iron-rich areas like Warner and Nunnelly. The abundance of springs and mineral waters is evident at Bonaqua Springs and Fernvale Spring, reflecting the era's reliance on these natural features for both industry and leisure. Family-named bends like Torrys Bend and Anderson Bend further document the agricultural footprint along the fertile river bottoms.