1953 Map of Orlinda

About this map

The rolling agricultural landscape of northern Robertson County is defined here by the winding course of the South Fork Red River and its numerous tributaries like Honey Run. This mid-century survey captures a rural Tennessee community anchored by the intersection of rail and road, with the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor passing through the town of Orlinda. The map reveals a dense network of family history, documented through dozens of small burial grounds such as Summerville Cem, Traughber Cem, and Brewer Cem. Local heritage is further emphasized by the presence of the Kilgore Station (Historical Marker) near Mt Carmel Ch. From the heights of Cherry Mount Hill to the valley of Beaver Dam Creek, the map illustrates a landscape of established farmsteads, country schools like Jamestown Sch, and the emerging infrastructure of mid-century life, including regional pipe lines.