1950 Map of Walterhill

About this map

Stones River National Battlefield anchors the southern portion of this landscape, preserving the site of one of the Civil War's most significant engagements just north of Murfreesboro. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the East Fork Stones River and West Fork Stones River, which converge as they flow into J Percy Priest Lake. This 1950s-era documentation, updated with 1980s revisions, shows a rural transition as Nashville's suburban reach begins to touch communities like Smyrna and Florence. Along the Seaboard System rail line, small settlements like Wade and Blackman appear alongside scattered country landmarks such as Bethel Sch and Hickory Grove Ch. Several recreation areas, including the Nice Mill Dam Rec Area and Mona Recreation Area, emphasize the river's shift from a transport artery to a center for local leisure.