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1950 Map of Yuma

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Yuma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Yuma and Wildersville serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century portrait of western Tennessee, where the landscape is defined by the extensive Natchez Trace State Park and Forest. The topography is marked by a complex network of waterways, including the Big Sandy River and its numerous tributaries like Roan Creek and Scarce Creek. The presence of the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad line running through Yuma underscores the historical importance of rail transit in Carroll County.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from rural congregations at Hopewell Ch and New Hope Church to numerous family burial grounds such as Enochs Cem, Greener Cem, and Kizer Cem. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the heavily wooded ridges of the state forest, containing Maple Creek Lake and Cub Creek Lake, while unique geological features like the Fairview Gullies appear near the Henderson County line.