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1951 Map of Mt. Joy

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Mt. Joy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The boundary between Lewis County and Maury County divides this landscape of high ridges and deep hollows, as documented in this mid-century survey with later updates. The village of Hampshire serves as a local hub near the upper center, while the small settlement of Mt Joy occupies the southeastern corner. The area is defined by its rugged topography, featuring prominent landmarks like Pickard Bluff and Rock Hole Bluff overlooking Swan Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including several rural congregations and burying grounds such as New Zion Church, Willis Chapel, and McClain Cem. The map reflects a classic mid-century rural Tennessee education pattern with facilities like Pisgah View School and Macedonia Sch serving the scattered ridge-top and valley communities. Numerous family-named hollows, such as Worley Hollow and Kyle Hollow, provide a detailed record of the families who inhabited these draws during the era.