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2019 Map of Glendale

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Glendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Duck River meanders across this landscape, carving a series of dramatic loops including Sowell Bend, Vaughan Bend, and Cheeks Bend. The waterway's historical importance is underscored by numerous crossings such as the Sowell Mill Bridge and Howard Bridge. Further south, the terrain is defined by Fountain Creek and its many tributaries, supporting scattered settlements like Philadelphia, Beech Grove, and Glendale.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named cemeteries throughout the area, including Hardison Cem, Lancaster Cem, and Puckett Cem. The inclusion of Bryant Station and Park Station along the rail corridor suggests the historical importance of transportation and small-scale transit hubs in rural Tennessee life. Significant local landmarks like Glendale Field and the Scribners Mill Bridge at Scribner further anchor the community's history within this topographical record.