historical topo map of Memphis, TN in 1956

1956 Map of Memphis

USGS Topo · Published 1956

This historical map portrays the area of Memphis in 1956, primarily covering Shelby County as well as portions of Shelby County, Missouri, and Arkansas. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Memphis region at the time. Published in 1956, it is the sole known edition of this map.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions32.1 x 23.1 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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