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1956 Map of Pikeville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Pikeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Pikeville serves as the focal point of the valley in this mid-century survey, situated where the St Louis and San Francisco RR parallels the Sequatchie River. The landscape is sharply defined by the Cumberland Escarpment, which divides the lower valley from the high, flat expanses of the Cumberland Plateau to the west and Walden Ridge to the east.

Genealogical details are abundant throughout the rural corridor, including small community centers like New Harmony and West End. Family landmarks and local institutions are preserved through labels such as the Lincoln Sch, Wesley Chapel, and numerous burial grounds including Henson Cem and the Humble Cem. The transport network of the era is captured through the intersections of the Taft Highway and Alvin C York Highway, providing a view of the county's infrastructure before significant modern expansion.