1949 Map of Forkland

About this map

The Tombigbee River defines the southern boundary of this Greene County landscape, where the St Louis San Francisco railroad cuts a diagonal line through the lowlands of Hagan Swamp. The settlement of Forkland serves as a local hub near the river, supported by a network of rural institutions like the Stonewall Taylor Sch and Zion Ch. The map reveals a highly localized social geography, marked by numerous family-named landmarks and small schools such as the Little Zion Sch and Watson Sch. Notable agricultural and residential sites like Meadow Brook Farm and Crestwell Farm are situated among the subtle rises of Burton Hill and Hagan Hill. Along the riverbank, Derder Landing indicates the historical importance of river access even as the railroad and the Six And Three-Quarter Road shifted the flow of local commerce.