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1958 Map of Lafayette

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Lafayette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The hills of northern Tennessee define the landscape of the Lafayette area, where a network of deeply incised hollows and narrow ridges dictated the placement of homesteads and small communities. In this mid-century period, rural infrastructure like the Orphanage near Maple Grove and the Drive-in Theater west of Lafayette reflect the social landscape of Macon County. The topography is marked by distinctive crossings like the Gap of the Ridge, providing natural corridors through the steep terrain between Long Creek and Gap Hollow.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks, from the Harper Cem in the northwest to Drurys Cem along Goose Creek. Small centers of local life appear at Haysville and Green Valley, while educational sites range from the rural Keystone Sch to the centralized Macon County High School. The introduction of early infrastructure is visible through the Pipeline routes that traverse the southern reaches of the quadrangle.