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1936 Map of Decatur

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Decatur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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Wheeler Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this 1936 survey, tracing the inundation of the Former Tennessee River as part of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s regional transformation. The city of Decatur is shown in detail, featuring its urban grid, Delano Park, and the industrial Brick Kilns along the waterfront. South of the city, the landscape transitions into a network of small agricultural settlements and crossroads like Austinville, Fairview, and Cedar Lake.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous family and community landmarks, including Blackwell Cem, Mt Pisgah Cem, and Round Tree Cem. The transit infrastructure of the era is clearly defined by the Keller Memorial Bridge and the intersection of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods and people through Morgan County. Natural features like Burleson Mountain and various spring branches provide a glimpse into the original topography before later development.