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1946 Map of Leipers Fork

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Leipers Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Natchez Trace Pike cuts through this landscape, marking a corridor of settlement and history just west of Franklin. The area is defined by the winding course of the Harpeth River and its various bends, including Lumsden Bend and Baugh Bend. Rural life is centered around numerous crossroads and small communities such as Leipers Fork, Forest Home, and Bingham. The presence of several country churches and schools, such as Hogeye Ch and Hillsboro Sch, suggests a tightly knit social fabric during the mid-20th century.

Industrial and transport evolution is evident in the Dismantled Railroad that formerly served the region. Terrain features like Backbone Ridge and Pea Ridge offer significant relief, overlooking valleys where family farms and old burial grounds, such as Smith Cem and Mc Pherson Cem, are located. The map also captures the outskirts of Franklin, featuring institutions like the Battle Ground Academy and the local Airfield.