1954 Map of Bradford

About this map

The Illinois Central railroad serves as the primary north-south artery for this West Tennessee region, anchoring the town of Bradford and the smaller community of Idlewild. The landscape is defined by the drainage basins of the South Fork Obion River and the Rutherford Fork Obion River, with numerous small tributaries like Toms Creek and Bear Creek carving through the terrain. This mid-century survey captures a network of rural hubs, often centered around family and community landmarks such as Skullbone and Tuckers Corner. The abundance of local institutions, including Mt Pisgah Ch and Davidson Chapel, alongside several distinct burial grounds like Bruff Cem and Pratt Cem, provides a detailed view of the rural social geography in Gibson County during the post-war era.