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1950 Map of Paris Landing

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Paris Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Tennessee River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving through the borderlands between Tennessee and Kentucky. The area is defined by the massive impoundment of Kentucky Lake, which flooded many lower-lying valleys and turned former uplands into the intricate shoreline seen at Paris Landing State Park. This recreation and conservation hub is flanked by the Tennessee National Migratory Wildlife Refuge, which spans the Big Sandy River confluence.

Genealogical and local history markers are plentiful across the ridges and hollows, particularly in the numerous small family burial grounds like Ratlerree Cem, Scarborough Cem, and Taylor Cem. The road network is anchored by the Austin Peay Memorial Highway, crossing the water at the Scott Fitzhugh Bridge. The map also documents the transition of riverside life, from traditional landings such as Antioch Landing and Dover Landing to the developed Cypress Creek Cabin Area.