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2016 Map of Petersburg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Petersburg sits at the intersection of Lincoln and Marshall counties, anchoring a landscape defined by the winding course of Cane Creek and its many tributaries like W Cane Cr and Middle Cane Cr. The town serves as a focal point for several historical transport routes, including the prominent Old Railroad Bed Rd, which traces a path of former industrial connectivity through the valley. The surrounding terrain is a complex arrangement of named ridges and hollows, such as Poplar Ridge, Porter Hill, and California Hollow, each housing small family or community burial grounds that speak to the long-standing settlement of the area.

Rural hamlets like Luna, Talley, and Delina are connected by a network of named country roads such as Fishing Ford Rd and Tate Rd. Genealogists will find a high density of small cemeteries, including Cumberland Cem, Marsh Cem, and Bradford Cem, which are scattered throughout the hills near landmarks like Toll Gate Hill and Welch Hill. These features, alongside the Hudson School, reflect the decentralized, agrarian social structure of Middle Tennessee.