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1950 Map of Martin

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Martin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Martin emerges as a significant regional hub where the Illinois Central Gulf and Louisville and Nashville railroads intersect, shaping the growth of Weakley County. The landscape is defined by its educational and civic institutions, notably the University of Tennessee (Martin Branch) and the County Training School. Outside the central town, the area transitions into a network of small rural communities and church-centered settlements like Ralston, Brassfield, and New Salem Ch.

Tracing the drainage of Cane Creek and Mud Creek, the map reveals a dense distribution of family and community history, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Old Ames Cem, Crockett Cem, and the East Side Cem. Aviation history is also marked by the presence of the Gill Dove Landing Field south of the main township, while the County Farm reflects the social infrastructure of the mid-20th century.