1930 Map of Coldwater

About this map

The St Francis River winds through the hills of Madison and Wayne counties, anchoring a landscape of small agricultural settlements and timber-rich hollows. This 1930 edition shows a community structure defined by river crossings and crossroads, where Wade Ford and Marsh Ford provided essential transit before modern bridging. Small local economies are visible at French Mills and Twelvemile Store, while the prevalence of rural education and faith is evident through numerous landmarks like Zion Ch, Antioch Ch, and the Mt Pisgah Sch. The map illustrates the shift toward motorized travel with Highway No 67 cutting across the terrain, even as traditional river-dependent life persists at Coldwater and Gravelton. Genealogists will find significant value in the identified family-linked terrain and church sites like Miller Chapel and the Revelle Cem.