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1950 Map of Parsons

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Parsons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Parsons serves as the primary municipal hub in this mid-century survey of the Tennessee river valley highlands. The landscape is defined by the Henderson Co Decatur Co line, which bisects a terrain of winding creek beds including Cub Creek, Darden Creek, and Johnson Creek. Much of the northwestern portion is dedicated to the Natchez Trace State Forest, featuring Dogwood Lake and the historical corridor of the Natchez Trace.

The map reveals a dense network of rural communities and crossroads, such as Darden, Beacon, and Bible Hill, each anchored by family cemeteries and local congregations like Sulphur Spring Church and Mt Ararat Church. Small-scale aviation and infrastructure are represented by Scott Field and a Sewage Disposal Plant near the main settlement, providing a detailed view of the area's development during the transition from the post-war era into the late 20th century.