1950 Map of Waverly

About this map

The town of Waverly serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated where the Broadway of America highway and the CSX railroad corridor follow the valley of Trace Creek. The landscape transitions from the urbanized streets around Waverly Central High Sch to the winding waters of the Duck River and the sprawling Kentucky Lake in the west. This riverine environment is defined by significant conservation and historical sites, including the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge and the Hugh Link Farm State Archaeological Area. Numerous family burial grounds such as Carnell Cem, McAdoo Cem, and Vaden Cem are scattered throughout the surrounding hollows like Pennywinkle Hollow and Arnold Hollow, reflecting a deeply rooted rural settlement pattern. The map also documents local infrastructure of the era, from the Sewage Disposal facility to the Waverly Hospital and several lookout and radio towers.