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1953 Map of Tennessee City

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Tennessee City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes across this terrain, separating the drainage systems of the region and dictating the path of early transportation. The Louisville and Nashville railroad runs parallel to the Broadway of America, cutting through the settlements of McEwen and Tennessee City. This corridor represents a vital link between Nashville and the western Tennessee River valley during the mid-20th century.

Beyond the rail line, the landscape is defined by deep hollows bearing family names such as Tom Johnson Hollow, Lucas Hollow, and Murrell Hollow. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous small burying grounds, including Washburn Cem, Holland Cem, and the McElhiney Cem. A high point at Balding Knob and a Lookout tower near Tennessee City mark the high elevations of this dissected plateau, where communities like Few Chapel and Jason Chapel served as local landmarks for rural residents.