1966 Map of Ethridge

About this map

The Louisville and Nashville railroad serves as the primary industrial corridor for this region of Middle Tennessee, connecting Ethridge and the northern outskirts of Lawrenceburg. This 1960s survey illustrates a landscape transitioning from rural agricultural tracts to early suburban development, evidenced by the clustered residential blocks of Meadowview and the infrastructure surrounding the Lawrenceburg Sanitarium and Hospital. Notable for local genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several small family or community burial grounds, including Lay Cem, Yoder Cem, and Kidd Cem, many of which are tucked away near drainage features like Little Shoal Creek. Further cultural landmarks of the era include the Lawrenceburg Speedway and Dragstrip and the Radio tower (WDXE), alongside community anchors such as Shady Grove Ch and Union Hill Ch. The topography is defined by the headwaters of the Buffalo River and various hollows, including Fourmile Hollow, which shape the local road network.