1942 Map of Gallatin
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1942 Map of Gallatin

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Cumberland River corridor in the early 1940s defines a landscape transitioning from river-based transport to a robust rail economy. The Louisville and Nashville and Tennessee Central railroads intersect the region, connecting critical hubs like Gallatin and Portland. This survey captures the rural character of the Tennessee-Kentucky border before modern highway expansion, preserving the locations of numerous small trade centers and family-named landmarks.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:100,000
Physical Dimensions21.66 x 25.85 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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