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1932 Map of Hermitage

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Hermitage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Hermitage and the historic Soldiers Home anchor the landscape east of Nashville, reflecting the deep Jacksonian roots of Davidson County in the early 1930s. The winding course of the Cumberland River and its massive loop at Neelys Bend define the northern terrain, while the Stones River meanders through the central region toward Hermitage and Donelson. This era shows a transition from rural crossroads to early suburban nodes, with Woodbine PO and Inglewood appearing alongside vast institutional sites like the Central State Hospital and Industrial School.

The road network of the 1930s is dominated by historic pikes, including the Murfreesboro Pike and Lebanon Pike, which served as the primary arteries for commerce before the modern interstate system. Local industry and education are represented by the Paragon Mill and Fanning College, while the Nashville Municipal Airport signifies the growing importance of aviation. Dozens of small schools and churches, such as Tusculum Sch and Tulip Grove Ch, document the community clusters that preceded modern development.