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1954 Map of Shelbyville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Shelbyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The county seat of Shelbyville serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the intersection of major transportation corridors and a winding river system. The city's 1950s infrastructure is clearly visible, including the Water Works, Fairgrounds, and local institutions like the High Sch and Hospital. Rural life outside the town center is marked by several small settlements such as Vigo, Veachland, and Hooper.

Strategic rail and road networks, including the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads alongside the Midland Trail, underscore the area's role as a regional hub. To the south and east, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as Guist Creek and Jeptha Creek carve deep patterns into the landscape. Genealogical interest is high with several noted sites, including Rockbridge Ch and the large Cemetery southeast of the city center.