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1957 Map of Rockvale

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Rockvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The hills and ridges of western Rutherford County are captured here just before the era of modern development, showing a landscape defined by small rural hubs and family-named terrain. Small community centers like Almaville and Rockvale serve as focal points for a network of winding roads, many following the natural contours of the Central Basin. The map identifies numerous social anchors, including Rockvale Sch and Lock Sch, alongside local spiritual centers such as Cedar Grove Ch and Rehobeth Ch.

Elevations rise sharply at Scales Mtn and Indian Mtn, while the drainage pattern is dominated by Overall Creek and Stewart Creek. The border between Rutherford and Williamson counties is clearly delineated, weaving through a topography of knobs and hills like McCord Knob and Jarrett Knob. This survey provides a meticulous record of mid-century Tennessee farm life, where land is still largely identified by church parishes and school districts.