1952 Map of Youngville

About this map

The Swamps and the winding course of the South Fork Red River dominate the northern landscape of this Robertson County survey. The 1950s rural economy is clearly visible through a network of small agricultural settlements like Ashburn, Youngville, and Milldale, while a more industrial footprint appears near the State Fish Hatchery and its accompanying dam. In the southwest corner, the growing edge of Springfield is represented by a Substation and a cluster of residences near Wartrace Lake. Local social life is mapped through numerous family-named and community landmarks, from Brick Sch in the north to Owens Chapel and Beards Chapel in the south. The transition from timber and wetlands to managed farmland is illustrated by the clearings around Beaver Creek and Sulphur Fork Creek, providing a detailed view of Tennessee's mid-century landscape.