1949 Map of Fox Creek

About this map

The Obed River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, defining a landscape of high ridges and narrow valleys. Remote settlements like Genesis, Lavender, and Whitepine are scattered across the terrain, connected by winding mountain roads and river crossings such as Adams Bridge and the Potter Ford. The map reflects a rural community structured around local institutions, including the Mill Creek Sch and Slate Springs Sch, alongside numerous country churches like Neal Chapel and Shiloh Ch. Family heritage is deeply etched into the land through namesake cemeteries like Henry Cem and Goss Cem, while the Lookout Tower atop Pilot Knob provides a dominant vantage point over the Bee Ridge and Chestnut Oak Ridge highlands.