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1975 Map of Decatur

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Decatur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The industrial and residential growth of Decatur is captured here as it expands south and east across the landscape of Morgan County. The city's geography is defined by the heavy rail presence of the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads, which converge near the Tennessee River frontage. Significant public infrastructure like the Lurleen B Wallace Developmental Center and the General Hospital sit alongside established residential pockets such as Fairview and Austinville.

Beyond the urban core, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge dominates the eastern and southern reaches, preserving wetlands like Crabtree Slough and Dinsmore Slough. Local history is visible in the network of rural communities and family landmarks, including Priceville and the Blackwell Cem. The transition from city streets to the wooded heights of Burleson Mountain illustrates the area's varied topography during the mid-1970s.