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1947 Map of Shelbyville

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Shelbyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Duck River winds through the heart of Bedford County, defining the landscape around the regional hub of Shelbyville. In the late 1940s, the river served as a vital industrial artery, supporting Shelbyville Mills and a series of river-dependent landmarks like Sims Bridge and Shofner Bridge. The topography is marked by distinctive elevations such as Troup Hill and Wiggins Hill, with the river creating unique landforms like Coney Island and Green Island as it loops through the valley.

Rural life in this era was anchored by community institutions like Mullins Chapel, Bethany Ch, and the Flat Creek Sch. The St Louis and Chattanooga railroad line runs parallel to the river's northern bends, connecting the small settlement of Gray to the urban center. For those researching family history, several small burial grounds are documented, including Coates Cem, Hix Cem, and Rosebank Cem near the village of Flat Creek.