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1947 Map of Normandy

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Normandy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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The Duck River winds through this 1940s landscape, passing under historic crossings like Yell Bridge and Dement Bridge. This Tennessee Valley Authority and Geological Survey record reveals a region defined by water power and rail transit, with Cortners Mill and Ledfords Mill highlighting the local milling industry. The Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks follow the river's path, connecting the central town of Normandy to smaller communities like Haley and Roseville.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by numerous named burial grounds such as Cortner Cem, Troxler Cem, and Mc Quiddy Cem. The hilly terrain, including Daniel Hill and Caruthers Hill, is dotted with country churches like Mt Zion Ch and Shoffner Ch, which served as anchors for rural life. To the south, the landscape opens into The Barren, marking a distinct shift in the local topography near the Coffee and Moore County lines.