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2016 Map of Godwin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Duck River meanders through the heart of Maury County, defining a landscape of dramatic bends and high ridges north of Columbia. This 2016 survey documents the complex geography where Little Bigby Creek and Rutherford Creek meet the primary river system. The terrain is marked by numerous hollows, such as Ragsdale Hollow and Taylor Hollow, which historically dictated the placement of small settlements and family burial grounds. Genealogists can find dozens of precisely located sites, including Old Knob Creek Cem, Witherspoon Cem, and the uniquely named Lasting Hope Cem.

Industrial and residential development is evident near the river's crossing at Godwin, where the Commodore D Loveless Bridge spans the water. The map traces the expansion of Columbia's northern neighborhoods like Jackson Heights and Royal Oaks alongside the enduring rural character of places like Santa Fe and Athendale. Landmark features such as Sellers Bluff and Tea Hill provide a clear view of the area's physical relief before it transitions into the developed outskirts of the county seat.