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1997 Map of Scottsboro

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Scottsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Cumberland River meanders through the heart of this landscape, forming the wide Whites Bend and creating a natural boundary for the sprawling State Penitentiary grounds. This area of Davidson County showcases the transition from the steep, hollow-filled terrain of the west to the more developed suburbs of Nashville in the southeast. Along the river's edge, Cheatham Lake provides a backdrop for the Bull Run Recreation Area and the Rock Harbor Marina, reflecting the importance of the waterway for both utility and leisure.

Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous small landmarks like Bull Run Cems and community anchors such as Watkins Chapel and New Hope Ch. The southern portion of the map is defined by residential growth in Charlotte Park and West Meade, where institutions like Charlotte Park Sch and Brookmeade Sch serve established neighborhoods. To the north, the terrain remains deeply carved by features like Nickens Hollow and Cullom Hollow, preserving the original character of the Scottsboro vicinity.