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1955 Map of Hickman

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

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Hickman sits as the focal point of this riverfront landscape, positioned where the Mississippi River creates the sharp Hickman Bend. This mid-century survey reveals a sophisticated river economy, marked by numerous landings such as Muscovalley Ldg and Dorena Ldg along the shifting banks. The intricate hydrology of Fulton County is evident in the meandering Bayou de Chien and the Obion River, which shape the low-lying terrain near the Tennessee state line.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Indian Mounds and a dense network of country institutions like the Sassafras Ridge Ch & Sch and Sylvan Shade Sch. The map documents the vital transportation corridors of the era, notably the Illinois Central and Mobile and Ohio railroads. Small communities such as Moscow, Cayce, and Jordan are shown with their associated cemeteries and schools, providing a detailed look at the social geography of the Kentucky-Missouri-Tennessee tri-state area.