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1951 Map of Fairview

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Fairview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Fairview and the winding course of the Harpeth River define this rural landscape on the border of Davidson and Williamson Counties. The area is characterized by a dense network of named hollows, such as Tally Hollow, Sugar Camp Hollow, and Tobacco Patch Hol, reflecting a century of localized agricultural use and family settlement patterns. Along the South Fork Harpeth River, the community of Fernvale sits near several family cemeteries, including the King Cem and Lampley Cem, providing valuable data for genealogical research.

Notable landmarks like Pritchard Cave and the Tennessee Valley Divide illustrate the complex topography of the region. Transportation history is evidenced by the dismantled railroad near Leipers Fork and the iconic Natchez Trace cutting through the southern portion of the map. Educational and social foundations are marked by several rural school sites, including the Fernvale Sch and the Tennessee Industrial School Camp.