1947 Map of Guinn Cross Roads

About this map

Little Bear Creek and its many winding tributaries define this portion of Franklin County during the mid-1940s. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of rural settlements and named hollows, reflecting a well-established agrarian community. Local crossroads like Guinn Cross Roads and Dempsey served as focal points for residents, while numerous houses of worship such as Bradley Chapel and Macedonia Ch suggest the importance of local parishes. The terrain is notably dissected, evidenced by distinctive features like Jacobs Ladder Bluff and the dramatic bends in the water such as Piney Bend and Horseshoe Bend. Transportation follows the contours of the land, with the Cotton Road cutting through the hills. For genealogists, the map is a detailed record of family-named landmarks and several burial grounds, including Friendship Cem and Baggett Cem.