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1948 Map of Hackleburg

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Hackleburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Hackleburg serves as the primary hub in this late 1940s landscape, positioned where the Illinois Central railroad cuts through the terrain. The area is defined by the winding course of Bear Creek, which creates dramatic natural features such as Bailey Bend and Horseshoe Bend. Transportation history is prominently recorded through the path of the Military Road and its crossing at Military Bridge, indicating the historical significance of this corridor for regional movement across the deep hollows of Franklin and Marion counties.

Rural life is evidenced by a dense network of local landmarks, including Gravel Hill School, Adams Chapel, and numerous family burial grounds like Lawler Cem and Brock Cem. Small settlements and named locations such as Cleveland and Wiginton appear alongside industry markers like Nix Mill Branch, reflecting a mid-century economy built around the creek and rail. Notable specific sites like the Burnt House near the southern edge provide unique local historical markers for genealogists and researchers.