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1950 Map of Vale

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Vale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway serves as a major industrial spine across Carroll County, connecting the bustling communities of Hollow Rock and Bruceton. This mid-century survey captures a landscape defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide, where ridges like Tea Ridge separate the headwaters of Crooked Creek and Beaver Creek. The agricultural character of the era is evident in the dense network of rural infrastructure, including Crews Store and several local schools such as Thompson School and Gann Sch.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history in the numerous burial grounds and congregations that dot the countryside, from Marlborough Cem and Abernathy Cem to the Pleasant Grove Church. The map also illustrates the transition of traditional travel routes, showing the Broadway of America highway running parallel to older rail lines. Notable landmarks like the ball park near Hollow Rock provide a glimpse into the local social life during the early 1950s.