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1957 Map of Lascassas

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Lascassas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The East Fork Stones River carves a winding path through this portion of Rutherford County, defining a landscape of fertile bottomlands and prominent limestone hills. Established settlements like Lascassas and Sharpsville serve as local hubs, connected by historic thoroughfares such as the Jefferson Pike. The map reveals a dense network of rural community life centered around local institutions, including Dunaway Chapel Cem, Republican Grove Ch, and Emery Sch.

A significant portion of the western terrain is dedicated to the U S Veterans Hospital, while industrial history is noted at Browns Mill along the river. The topography is dominated by numerous named peaks such as Rucker Knob and Grandfather Knob, which rise sharply above the river valley. This survey provides a look at Middle Tennessee's agricultural and institutional landscape before modern suburban expansion began to alter the character of these small communities.