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2016 Map of Glendale

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Glendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Beech Grove and Fountain Heights anchor a landscape defined by the winding course of the Duck River as it cuts through the heart of Maury County. This area reveals a dense network of family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, such as the Davis-Mitchell Cem and Griffin-Love Cem, reflecting generations of local settlement. The river's influence is evident in the numerous bends and fords, including Vaughan Bend, Sowell Bend, and the historic Sowell Ford.

Transportation and early industry shaped the growth of communities like Union Grove and Bryant Station, while Scribners Mill highlights the water-driven commerce that once thrived along the creeks. The map documents several small hubs including Philadelphia, Hill, and Scribner, connected by historic routes like Sowell Mill Pike and the Old Lewisburg Hwy. From the heights of Jackson Knob to the bottomlands near Fountain Creek, the terrain illustrates a classic Tennessee river valley transition from upland ridges to fertile agricultural plains.