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1968 Map of Hendersonville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hendersonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Old Hickory Lake dominates the central landscape of this 1968 study, illustrating the mid-century transformation of the Cumberland River valley. The map reveals Hendersonville in a state of rapid suburban expansion, with purple overprint revisions from 1980 highlighting new residential developments around Lakeside Sch and the Seaboard Coast Line railroad. This growth contrasts with the established rural character of the northern hills near Shackle Island and Peytona.

Significant local landmarks such as Pilot Knob and the Andrew Jackson Camp along Lindsley Bend provide historical anchor points. The document traces the intersection of traditional community centers, represented by Rehoboth Ch and Cedar Grove Ch, with new infrastructure like the Filtration Plant and the expanding Gallatin Road corridor. The geography of the shoreline is intricately mapped, featuring numerous boat ramps and coves like Longford Cove, reflecting the area's shift toward a water-oriented recreation economy.