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1954 Map of Union City

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Union City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Union City serves as a major hub of activity in this Obion County landscape, defined by its role as a rail crossroads where the Illinois Central Gulf and Louisville And Nashville lines intersect. The city center is densely marked with civic importance, including the Courthouse, Armory, and County Hospital, while residential expansion is evident in neighborhoods like Pleasant Valley. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of small farming communities and family-named landmarks such as Woodland Mills and McDowell Chapel.

The rural outskirts are heavily dotted with historic burial grounds and places of worship, including Beulah Ch Cem, Scott Cem, and Mt Herman Ch. These features suggest a long-established settlement pattern along the watercourses of Hoosier Creek and the North Fork of the Obion River. The map also details early media infrastructure, notably the Radio Tower (WENK), alongside recreational spaces like the local Golf Course.