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1959 Map of Nashville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Nashville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Cumberland River and its major reservoirs anchor this mid-century view of Middle Tennessee and South Central Kentucky. Significant infrastructure development is visible through Old Hickory Reservoir and Cheatham Lake, while the expanding footprint of the Fort Campbell Military Reservation straddles the state line between Hopkinsville and Clarksville. The regional transportation network is defined by a heavy concentration of railroads, including the Louisville & Nashville RR and Tennessee Central Ry, which supported the agrarian and industrial growth of the Highland Rim.

Rural character remains prominent outside the core urban centers like Nashville and Bowling Green, with small settlements such as Guthrie, Orlinda, and Scottsville serving as local hubs. Geographic landmarks like Pilot Knob and Lookout Mountain break the horizon, while recreational and conservation areas like Cedars of Lebanon State Park and the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge preserve the natural landscape amidst post-war expansion.