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1951 Map of Gordonsburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Gordonsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Meriwether Lewis National Monument anchors the southern portion of this 1951 topographic study, marking the site along the Natchez Trace where the famed explorer met his end. The landscape is a dense network of ridges and hollows, such as Lindsey Ridge and Sweet Hollow, which dictate the scattered settlement patterns of the era. The industrial character of the region is evident through the numerous phosphate mines clustered near Gordonsburg, reflecting the importance of mineral extraction to the local economy.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several country houses of worship like Little Swan Church and Springer Ridge Church. The map also preserves the locations of rural education centers like the Indian Creek School and Brush Creek School, alongside numerous family-named burial grounds including Stoney Lonesome Cem and Palestine Cem, providing a detailed look at the social fabric of Lewis County during the mid-twentieth century.