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1950 Map of Johnsonville

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Johnsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Johnsonville (Abandoned) sits as a silent witness to the changing geography of the Tennessee River valley following the mid-century creation of Kentucky Lake. This landscape is defined by the tension between industrial progress and preservation, anchored by the massive Johnsonville Steam Plant and its associated ash disposal areas, juxtaposed against the vast Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park and the Tennessee Wildlife Refuge. The transition from the old riverfront life to modern infrastructure is evident in the relocation of the town center to New Johnsonville.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of family names preserved in the topography, from Sayre Hollow to Batson Hollow. Numerous small burial grounds, such as Napier Cem, Gatlin Cem, and Winfree Cem, are scattered across the ridges and hollows, often near former landmarks like the Cherry Grove School. The map also traces the path of the Johnsonville Station and the Hickman-Lockhart Bridge, which provided vital connectivity across the rising waters of the reservoir.