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1951 Map of Williamsport

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Duck River snakes across this mid-century landscape, carving a deep valley defined by dramatic bluffs like Dorsett Bluff and Bratton Bluff. The settlement of Williamsport sits at a strategic bend in the river, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural communities of Arkland, Sawdust, and Chartersville. The presence of the Natchez Trace and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company indicates a long history of transit through this portion of Maury County.

Industrial activity is evident near the southern boundary, where strip mines dot the terrain around Century and Armour Village. This map also preserves the locations of local landmarks that anchor family histories, including the Cedar Hebrew School, Samaritan Sch, and numerous small burial grounds like the Bryant Cem and Woody Cem. The map's detail extends to the numerous hollows, such as Dodson Hollow and Harris Hollow, which illustrate the complex drainage system feeding into Bigby Creek.