1972 Map of Manchester

About this map

Manchester serves as the focal point of this 1970s survey, situated where the Duck River and Little Duck River converge. The landscape is defined by the prehistoric enclosures of Old Stone Fort State Park, featuring notable landmarks like Big Falls, Bluehole Falls, and Copperas Cave. To the south, the sprawling grounds of the Arnold Engineering Development Center (US Air Force) occupy a significant portion of The Barrens, indicating the era's specialized military and aerospace research footprint. The map documents a period of transition as infrastructure prepares for the Future Normandy Lake, which would eventually alter the river valley west of town. Transit corridors are well-established, with the Louisville and Nashville railroad and Interstate 40 cutting through the terrain. Local history is preserved through numerous family burial sites like Granny Hickerson Cem and Wooton Cem, alongside rural congregations such as Trinity Ch and Red Hill Ch.