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1951 Map of Petersburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Marshall and Lincoln County line bisects this landscape, anchored by the town of Petersburg, where the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis RR passes through the valley. The map reveals a densely settled rural area connected by numerous family-named landmarks and essential community institutions. Education and faith are central to this mid-century topography, represented by the Morgan Sch, Medium Sch, and several houses of worship including Catalpa Grove Church and Mt Zion Ch.

Evidence of historical road infrastructure appears at Toll Gate hill, while a network of cemeteries such as Old Orchard Cem and Sanford Cem provides valuable data for genealogical research. The terrain is characterized by deeply cut valleys and ridges, including Talley Hill and Porter Hill, which define the drainage of Cane Creek and its tributaries. Smaller settlements like Delina and Blakeville sit tucked among the many named hollows that give this Tennessee region its distinctive character.