1947 Map of Benndale

About this map

De Soto National Forest covers much of this landscape in the late 1940s, characterized by the winding paths of Black Creek and Red Creek. The map documents a period of rural resilience in George, Stone, and Perry counties, where isolated settlements like Benndale and the resort area at Ramsey Springs served as local hubs. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and ridges, including the Whiskey Hills and The Wyatt Hills, which historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads.