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1966 Map of Kingston Springs

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Kingston Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Harpeth River carves a winding course through this mid-1960s landscape, defining the character of western Middle Tennessee. The river's dramatic oxbows frame the communities of Kingston Springs and Pegram, where the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks parallel the water, underscoring the corridor's historic role in transport. The terrain is marked by significant topographical variation, from Sullivan Ridge in the northeast to the deeply etched valleys of Hatcher Hollow and Bell Hollow.

Local life is recorded through numerous small landmarks, including Lone Oak Ch and Wards Chapel, alongside the sprawling Cheatham State Wildlife Management Area. To the south, the South Fork Harpeth River meets smaller tributaries like Pritchard Branch near the settlement of Linton. The map also captures several private recreation and service sites, such as Camp Marymount and a Filtration Plant near the main river bend, reflecting the area's mid-century utility and land use patterns.