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1943 Map of Williamson
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1943 Map of Williamson

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Wayne County is defined here by a series of north-south drumlins that dictate the placement of rural roads and orchards. Settlement centers on Williamson and Marion, with the Pennsylvania railroad line cutting through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This 1943 survey, produced by the Corps of Engineers and Tennessee Valley Authority, provides a meticulous record of the early mid-century orchard economy. Numerous family-named roads like Witherden Road and Peter Fisher Road connect isolated farmsteads to the village centers. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including the Ridge Chapel Cem and Gilbert Cem, alongside institutional landmarks such as School No 4 and Firemans Park. The drainage pattern of the region is traced by Salmon Creek and Mink Creek, which navigate the depressions between the prominent glacial ridges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 21.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain