1962 Map of Auburntown

About this map

The Smith Fork river and its many tributaries carve a labyrinth of hollows and ridges across this section of Middle Tennessee, defining the local road and settlement patterns in the early 1960s. Auburntown serves as a primary hub, while smaller communities like Prosperity and Hardscrabble are connected by winding routes like Creek Road. The landscape is densely marked by family-named hollows and landmarks, such as Talent Hollow and the distinctive Fodderstack Knob. Local life is anchored by traditional institutions including the Auburn Sch, Shiloh Ch, and the landmark Cottage Home located near Anderson Hollow. This survey preserves the location of numerous small burial grounds, such as Kennedy Cem and Jones Cem, and natural curiosities like Blowhole Cave, providing a detailed record of the rural landscape before modern development altered these small agricultural valleys.