1950 Map of Decatur

About this map

Wheeler Lake dominates this mid-century landscape, where the Limestone and Morgan County line follows the submerged channel of the Tennessee River. The city of Decatur is shown at a pivotal moment of post-war growth, characterized by a dense grid of red-tinted urban streets and industrial infrastructure including a brick kiln, filtration beds, and the Keller Memorial Bridge. Beyond the city limits, the landscape transitions into the expansive Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, which protects the wetlands of Flint Creek and Blue Hole.