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1950 Map of Linden

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Linden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Buffalo River carves a winding path through this mid-century landscape, anchoring the community of Linden and its surrounding rural settlements. The terrain is defined by a complex network of hollows—such as Slickrock Hollow and Journey Hollow—and the prominent ridges of Sassafras Stand Ridge. This survey reveals a pattern of dispersed homesteads and social centers typical of the Tennessee Highland Rim, where life centered on the fertile river bottoms and valley floors like Farmers Valley.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous country churches like Farmers Valley Church and Warren Ch. The map provides precise locations for family-named cemeteries such as Hulstedler, Kittrell, and Catron. Infrastructure from the era is well-documented, with the Bethel Bridge and Mt Olive Bridge crossing the river, and the County home located just east of the main town site.