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1968 Map of Nashville East

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Nashville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a dramatic serpentine path through this 1968 study, defining the landscape of eastern Nashville. The sharp meander of Pennington Bend and the broad curve around Neelys Bend create distinct topographical pockets where agriculture and suburban growth intersect. These riverside flats are home to Cornelia Fort Airpark and the extensive grounds of Peeler Park, while the southern reaches are dominated by the industrial and transport hub of Nashville Metropolitan Airport.

Significant genealogical and institutional history is clustered in the western half, including the massive Mount Olivet Cemetery, National Cemetery, and Calvary Cem. Educational landmarks like the Tennessee Sch for the Blind and Tennessee Preparatory Sch sit alongside growing neighborhoods like Donelson and Inglewood. The map also captures the evolving infrastructure of the era, with major interchanges like Interchange 215 and the tracks of the Seaboard System railroad providing the backbone for the city's expansion.