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1950 Map of Decatur

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Decatur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Decatur serves as the focal point for this 1950s study, revealing the city's complex relationship with the Tennessee River and the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. The map details the urban grid of the county seat, including the Courthouse, General Hospital, and the Filtration bed essential for municipal growth. Connectivity across the water is defined by the Keller Memorial Bridge, linking the city to the Dewatering Area and the Limestone and Morgan County line.

Beyond the city limits of West Decatur and Oakworth, the landscape transitions into a network of small rural communities and family landmarks. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds, including Roselawn Cem and the Blackwell Cem near the Blackwell Church. To the south, the terrain rises toward Burleson Mountain and Priceville Mountain, where the District No 1 Sanatorium and schools like Minor Hill School served the surrounding countryside during this era of post-war development.