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1952 Map of Crutchfield

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Crutchfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Crutchfield and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Hickman and Fulton Counties are defined by the winding course of Bayou du Chien. In the early 1950s, this area of Western Kentucky shows a high density of rural institutions, from the Ledbetter Sch and Mt Carmel Ch to the scattered family burial grounds like Huddleston Cem. The Illinois Central railroad cuts diagonally across the terrain, serving as a vital corridor for the small communities of Beelerton and Riceville.

Further south, the map captures the urban layout of Fulton and South Fulton as they straddle the Kentucky Tennessee state line. Significant landmarks like the Carr Institute and the Radio Station (WFUL) highlight the area's development as a regional hub. The map's detailed topography reveals how the small tributaries like Cane Creek and Pond Branch drain the low-lying bottoms, influencing the placement of original farmsteads and rural churches such as Rock Springs Ch.