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1956 Map of Fredonia

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fredonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Duck River winds through this central Tennessee landscape, marking a terrain defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide and the rural agricultural community north of Manchester. The area is characterized by a dense network of family-named landmarks and country crossroads such as Fredonia, Eaton, and New Union. A significant industrial and transport corridor is visible along the Louisville and Nashville railroad line, which skirts the southeastern corner near Forest Mill.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of small burial grounds, including the Ogles Cem, Duncan Cem, and Tucker Cem, alongside historic community centers like Goose Pond Sch and Patmos Chapel. The mapping includes specific details such as Strauss Mill on a branch of the river and the Drive-in theater near the Dixie Highway West, reflecting the evolving land use as the mid-century era transitioned toward more modern infrastructure.