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2022 Map of Nashville West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Nashville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a deep path through Davidson County, shaping the industrial and residential growth of the Tennessee state capital. The landscape is defined by its massive bends, notably Cockrill Bend and Hardins Bend, which have historically constrained and directed the expansion of neighborhoods like Bordeaux and West Nashville. Central to the area is the high density of educational and government institutions, from Vanderbilt University and Fisk University to the seat of power at Capitol Hill and the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Tracing the city's development reveals a pattern of historic burial grounds and civic landmarks. Significant sites include the Nashville City Cem and Hills of Calvary Memorial Park, alongside topographical markers like Saint Cloud Hill and Confederate Hill. The transport network is a complex web of modern interstates like I-65 and I-40 and the established lines of CSX Transportation, reflecting the city's role as a major Southeastern hub for commerce and transit.