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1959 Map of Pinson

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Pinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Louisville And Nashville railroad defines the industrial and residential corridor of this Jefferson County area, running through the heart of Possum Valley and connecting settlements like Pinson and Palmerdale. In the southern portion of the map, the post-war suburban expansion of Center Point is evident through dozens of named subdivisions including Bridlewood Forest Estates, Fernwood Estates, and Holiday Park Estates. This residential growth contrasts with the extractive landscape found further north and west, where several mines, gravel pits, and a strip mine are located near Bradford.

Complex topography is marked by the parallel ridges of Sand Mountain and Red Mountain, which funnel local travel through gaps like The Narrows. Community life centers on established institutions such as Providence Church, Oak Grove Church, and the State Training School. Waterways like Turkey Creek and Fivemile Creek cross the valley floors, while Silver Lake provides a notable landmark near the center of the Pinson community.