1948 Map of Frankewing

About this map

Frankewing serves as a focal point along the Louisville And Nashville railroad line, where the tracks parallel Bradshaw Creek through the rolling terrain of southern Tennessee. This mid-century landscape is defined by its deep hollows and prominent ridges, such as Backbone Ridge and Bustussle Hollow, which dictate the placement of small rural communities like McBurg and Taylortown. The map reveals a dense network of family history markers, including the Garrett, Swinebroad, and Hedgpeth cemeteries, alongside local landmarks like Lloyd Cave. Religious and social life is anchored by country churches including Young Chapel and Bee Spring Ch, illustrating the traditional settlement patterns that persisted in Giles and Lincoln counties through the 1940s. The alignment of Old Highway 15 further demonstrates the transition of regional transportation from rail-dependent commerce to early highway travel.