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1948 Map of Maysville

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Maysville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Flint River meanders through this Madison County landscape, serving as the central artery for a region defined by its water-powered industry and early transport networks. Near the river, the site of Bell Factory and the Riverton Sch mark centers of local activity, while historical mills such as McCaleb Mill and Wortham Mill point to the area's agricultural and industrial reliance on the waterway. The geography is deeply marked by the Old Cherokee Boundary, which cuts across the terrain, reflecting the historical division of the land.

Rail transport is represented by the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad and the Southern Railway, which facilitated the movement of goods and people between settlements like Maysville and Ryland. High ground is dominated by Berry Mountain and Lewis Mountain, while numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions, such as Morning Star Church and McCrary Cem, offer significant details for genealogical research.