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1968 Map of La Vergne

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of La Vergne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The J Percy Priest Reservoir dominates this landscape, its waters backing up into the Stones River and numerous tributaries like Suggs Creek and Smith Springs Creek. This 1960s revision illustrates the significant hydrological changes to the region as the reservoir reached its normal pool elevation of 490 feet, altering the traditional boundaries between Nashville-Davidson and Rutherford counties.

South of the reservoir, the city of La Vergne serves as a transportation hub, anchored by the Louisville and Nashville railroad and major corridors like Hickory Road. The eastern portion of the map is defined by the massive footprint of Sewart Air Force Base, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with community centers such as Burnette Chapel, Philippi Ch, and the Mt View Sch. These landmarks, along with numerous family cemeteries like Mason Cem, provide a detailed record of the rural social fabric before late-20th-century suburban expansion.