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1953 Map of Hillsboro

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hillsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau rises sharply on the eastern edge of this Tennessee landscape, creating a dramatic topographical transition from the lower flatlands known as The Barrens. The Dixie Highway West serves as the primary artery through the region, passing through the central settlement of Hillsboro. This era of development shows a community deeply rooted in its geography, with numerous family-named cemeteries such as Winton Cem, Gentry Cem, and Crockett Cem scattered across the valley.

Religious life is anchored by country churches like Zion Hill Ch and Beans Creek Ch. The map records specific geological and industrial landmarks, from the naturally occurring Lusk Cave and Big Butte to the man-made Quarry and Tailings Ponds. Smaller hamlets like Asbury and Winton Town appear alongside essential local infrastructure, including a Substation and a Landing Field, reflecting the post-war modernization of rural Coffee County.