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1955 Map of Henry

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Henry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The town of Henry serves as a central hub in this mid-century landscape, positioned along the Louisville And Nashville railroad. This transportation corridor slices diagonally through the terrain, connecting smaller communities like Macedonia and the edge of McKenzie. The geography is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Caledonia Creek and Guins Creek, which are surrounded by numerous family cemeteries such as Dinwiddie Cem, Dillahunty Cem, and Rushing Cem.

Educational and spiritual life is anchored by institutions like Caton Sch and Salem Ch, while the agricultural character is evident in the managed drainage of Neil Ditch and the presence of landmarks like the Radio Tower (WHDM). The map also clearly delineates the border between Henry Co and Carroll Co, showing how local infrastructure and settlements developed around these political and natural boundaries during the mid-1950s.