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1962 Map of Milton

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Milton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Milton settlement sits at the heart of this landscape where Wilson, Rutherford, and Cannon counties converge. Mapped from 1960 aerial photography with 1980 revisions, the area maintains its rural agricultural character, defined by family-named landmarks and country congregations. The drainage of Bradley Creek and the East Fork Stones River dictates the settlement pattern, with homesteads clustered along valleys and rising toward elevations like Lawrence Knob and Fisher Knob.

Genealogists can trace several historical religious and burial sites, including the Bradley Creek Missionary Ch, Gloriana Ch, and the well-marked Gaines Cem. Near the northern border, the village of Greenvale serves as a local hub, while the southern reach includes Porterfield and the Overall Ch. The presence of a Quarry and numerous small creek crossings, such as Knight Creek and Kennedy Creek, illustrates the local geography before major modern development altered these small Tennessee communities.