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1955 Map of Scottsboro

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Scottsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Cumberland River defines this mid-century landscape of Davidson County, winding through dramatic loops like Whites Bend, Cockrill Bend, and Bells Bend. A notable concentration of community life is found in Scottsboro, where the Scottsboro Mission and Wade Sch serve the local population near the river's north bank. Across the water, the sprawling grounds of the State Penitentiary occupy a significant portion of the peninsula, marking a stark contrast to the surrounding agricultural and rural residential patterns.

Transportation routes such as Sulphur Creek Road and Old Hydes Ferry Road provide a look at the infrastructure before the major expansion of the Nashville suburbs. Genealogists will find value in the scattered rural landmarks, including New Hope Ch, Hicks Cem, and the Pond Creek Ch located near the Cheatham County line. The map also captures specialized land uses like the Fish Hatchery near Marrowbone Cr and Radio Towers (WMAK) at the eastern edge.