1956 Map of Columbia
USGS Topo · Published 1967About this map
The Duck River and its tributaries carve a complex drainage pattern across this mid-century landscape, anchoring major regional hubs like Columbia, Shelbyville, and Franklin. The terrain transitions from the western waters of Kentucky Lake and the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge to the distinct upland plateau of The Barrens in the east. This era shows the expansion of technological and military infrastructure, most notably the Arnold Engineering Development Center near Tullahoma, alongside the ongoing engineering of the local river systems with Woods Reservoir and the developing Tims Ford Reservoir.
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Editions of this 1956 Columbia Map
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