1956 Map of Columbia
USGS Topo · Published 1979About this map
The Duck River meanders across this 1950s landscape, serving as a primary drainage for Middle Tennessee through Columbia and Shelbyville. This survey, revised in the late 1970s, captures the region's mid-century transition as hydroelectric and infrastructure projects matured. Large-scale water features like Kentucky Lake on the western edge and Tims Ford Lake to the southeast underscore the hydrological management of the Elk River and other tributaries. In the east, the Arnold Engineering Development Center stands near Tullahoma, representing the era's significant military and aerospace footprint.
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Editions of this 1956 Columbia Map
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Historical Maps of Nashville Through Time
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