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1950 Map of Vale

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Pea Ridge and the Tennessee Valley Divide define the rugged topography of this Carroll County landscape during the mid-20th century. The Louisville and Nashville railroad serves as the primary industrial corridor, connecting the settlements of Hollow Rock and Bruceton in the southeast. This rail presence, combined with the Broadway of America and Browning Highway, underscores the area's role as a regional transit point between the Tennessee River and the western plains. Local life is anchored by family-named landmarks and rural institutions such as Crews Store, the Cannon Sch, and the Bethlehem Church. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the ridges, including Abernathy Cem, Barren Spring Cem, and Old Union Cem. The mapping reveals a complex drainage network where the Drainage Canal and various creeks like Crooked Creek and Cherry Creek navigate the undulating terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain