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1966 Map of Shelbyville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Shelbyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Grounds anchor the northern edge of Shelbyville, marking the town's unique cultural identity during this mid-century period. The Duck River winds south through the landscape, creating distinct landforms like Coney Island and Green Island while serving as a focal point for industry at Shelbyville Mills (Royal Station PO). Transportation is dominated by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and a network of named routes like the Tullahoma Road and Sulphur Spring Road.

Beyond the urban center, the terrain rises into the southern hills of Bedford County, where small communities such as Flat Creek and Bobo persist near geological features like Friddle Cave. Genealogical interest is high throughout the rural sectors, evidenced by numerous family burial sites including the Coates Cem, Pratt Cem, and Norman Cem. Education and civic life are represented by Central High School and the State Area Vocational Technical School, showing the town's development as a regional hub.