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1949 Map of Thurman

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Thurman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Tennessee River dominates this riverine landscape, defining the southern border of Decatur County and Hardin County. In the early 1950s, this reach of the river was a hive of activity, marked by numerous historical river access points such as Dickey Landing, Ladins Landing, and Point Pleasant Landing. The town of Saltillo serves as a focal point near the riverbanks, surrounded by a high density of community landmarks including St Marys Church, Morningview Church, and the Lincoln School.

Further inland, the terrain is deeply dissected by a network of creeks like Rushing Creek and Murphy Creek. Small, potentially vanished settlements and family-named localities such as Lick Skillet, Red Walnut, and Dunbar are scattered throughout the hills. The map also records early infrastructure, including an underground pipeline crossing and the Kentucky Reservoir Boundary, reflecting mid-century water management and utility expansion in rural Tennessee.