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1952 Map of Lancing

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Lancing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau terrain of Morgan County is defined here by the deep incisions of the Clear Creek, Obed River, and Emory River. This 1952 survey shows the convergence of these waterways, where the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway cuts through the northern edge near Lancing. The landscape is a mix of conservation and industry, with the sprawling Catoosa Wildlife Management Area covering the southern half of the quadrangle while numerous Strip Mines are active further east.

Local history is preserved in landmarks like Howard Mill and the Lilly Bridge crossing. For genealogists, the map identifies family-named burial grounds including Howard Cemetery, Kubly Cemetery, and Hamby Cemetery. Small rural hubs such as Shady Grove and the namesake Catoosa appear alongside natural landmarks like the White Horse rapids and Alley Ford, reflecting a community deeply tied to the river-and-rail economy of the mid-20th century.