1958 Map of Palmyra

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The Cumberland River bisects this mid-century landscape of Montgomery County, where the river-driven economy is evidenced by the riverfront settlement at Palmyra and the small station at Hematite. To the south, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad parallels the river, providing a critical transport link for rural communities. The map is particularly rich in genealogical data, recording numerous family-named burial grounds such as Wickham Cem and Baggett Cem, along with community anchors like Haynes Chapel and Central High Sch. The topography is defined by intricate drainage patterns, including Antioch Creek and Budds Creek, which carve through the plateau towards the main river channel. From the Lookout Tower near the southern border to the Indian Mound in the north, the terrain reflects a mix of natural landmarks and deep-seated human habitation, captured just as the local road network, including the Clarksville-Waverly Road, was formalizing around older tracks.