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1953 Map of Orlinda

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Orlinda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The South Fork Red River and Honey Run carve a rolling landscape across the Tennessee-Kentucky border, defining the rural character of Robertson and Sumner counties. In the early 1950s, the community of Orlinda serves as a local hub, while the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor anchors the eastern edge of the map near Mulloy. The map is heavily punctuated by family-named cemeteries such as Traughber Cem, Crocker Cem, and Featherston Cem, providing a detailed record for genealogical research in this long-settled agricultural region.

Local education and faith are central to the settlement pattern, shown through landmarks like East Robertson High Sch and Jamestown Sch, alongside numerous country churches including Mt Pleasant Ch and Bigbee Chapel. A notable historical touch is the Kilgore Station (Historical Marker) near the South Fork Red River, signifying the area's deep pioneer roots. The presence of features like Kilgore Cave and Kilgore Spr further highlights the unique karst topography that shaped early farmstead locations.