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1968 Map of Scottsboro

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Scottsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Cumberland River loops define the landscape west of Nashville in this late 1960s survey, where the river's path is marked by dramatic bends like Whites Bend, Cockrill Bend, and Bells Bend. The creation of Cheatham Lake is evident, submerging portions of the river valley while preserving navigation and recreation at the Bull Run Recreation Area and Indian Creek Boat Ramp. The transition from rural bottoms to early suburban expansion is visible in the development of Charlotte Park and West Meade on the southeastern corner of the sheet.

Institutional and industrial landmarks stand out, most notably the State Penitentiary situated within the broad loop of Cockrill Bend. Transport across this winding waterway is represented by Cleeces Ferry, while the Illinois Central Railroad tracks follow the northern bank through Scottsboro. Local genealogy is well-served by numerous rural institutions, including Scottsboro Mission, Wade Sch, and various churches like New Bethel Ch and New Hope Ch.