1936 Map of Bath Springs

About this map

Tennessee River landings dominate this 1936 survey, illustrating a river-dependent economy in Decatur and surrounding counties just before major modernization. Numerous family-named sites such as Yarbro Landing, Patriot Landing, and La Mays Landing line the banks, marking where farmers and merchants interfaced with river traffic. The map shows the intricate winding of the river through Nance Bend and past Double Islands, highlighting a landscape where geography dictated the placement of communities like Bath Springs and Clifton.