1951 Map of Lawrenceburg

About this map

Lawrenceburg serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, where the Louisville And Nashville railroad and the Nashville Highway converge to form a regional transportation hub. The surrounding countryside is deeply etched by the meandering course of Shoal Creek, which carves through the terrain near Wildcat Ridge and Horseshoe Bend. This 1951 record shows a rural economy structured around a dense network of small settlements and family-named landmarks, such as Gaitherville, Leoma, and Gum Springs. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, documenting numerous community anchors including the Mimosa Cem, Dunn Sch, and the Lawrenceburg Power Plant situated along the creek. The distribution of cemeteries like Bumpass Cem and Shaw Cem alongside country churches such as Wesley Chapel reflects the established social fabric of Lawrence County before significant modern suburban expansion.