1951 Map of Booneville

About this map

Lynchburg and the surrounding rural hollows of Moore County are documented here following a 1949 field examination. The landscape is defined by its deep, family-named drainages, such as Possumtrot Hollow, John Allen Hollow, and Wiseman Hollow, which illustrate the traditional settlement patterns of the Highland Rim. Community life is centered on landmarks like New Herman and Booneville, with rural infrastructure including the Charity Sch West and several country churches like Buckeye Ch. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial grounds, including the Motlow Cem and Morris Cem, many of which are tucked away near small watercourses like Mulberry Creek. The map also captures geological features such as Ward Cave and early transit routes like Wiseman Road that bridged the rugged gaps between Bedford and Moore counties.