1958 Map of Dixon Springs

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a winding path through this portion of Smith and Trousdale counties, defining a landscape of deep meanders and alluvial islands. Large bends like Kennys Bend, Beasleys Bend, and Cages Bend illustrate how the river dictated early settlement and land use. The map identifies several river features, including Dixon Island, Alexander Island, and Rome Island, alongside an Old River Channel near Hickory Lake. This 1958 survey captures a rural network of small communities such as Dixon Springs, Riddleton, and Rome, connected by roads like Glasgow Road. For the local historian, the map is a dense record of family and community landmarks, featuring numerous small burial grounds like Cato Cem and Stowe Cem, alongside local institutions like Union Heights Sch and Knob Spring Ch.