1952 Map of Nashville East

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The Cumberland River carves a deep, winding path through this Davidson County landscape, defining the character of Pennington Bend and Crab Island long before the suburban expansion of later decades. On the western bank, the growth of Nashville and Inglewood is evident, while to the east, the community of Donelson sits near the confluence with the Stones River. This era shows a mix of heavy institutional presence and early aviation, with the State School for the Blind and the Tennessee Industrial School occupying large tracts alongside the bustling Nashville Municipal Airport (Berry Field) and the private Cornelia Fort Airport. Transport routes like Gallatin Pike and Lebanon Pike anchor the residential sprawl, while a Phosphate Mine near Mill Creek points to the area's industrial past. The sheet is particularly rich for genealogists, detailing several significant burial grounds including Mount Olivet Cemetery and the National Cemetery.