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1951 Map of Halltown

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Halltown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Freedom Hills define the northern terrain of this Franklin County landscape, giving way to the prominent Tennessee Valley Divide that snakes across the southern portion of the sheet. The Illinois Central Railroad serves as the primary industrial artery, following the lowlands past settlements like Vina and small rail-side features such as Coker Spur. The rural character of the mid-century is evident in the concentration of community landmarks, including Liberty Hill Church and the Community Center Ch near the banks of Bear Creek.

Resource-based sites such as Jordans Mill and a local Cotton Gin indicate the local agricultural economy of the early 1950s. The map provides significant detail for genealogical research, documenting numerous family-named burial grounds like Weatherbee Cem, Osborn Cem, and Berry Cem. Elevations are further marked by the Vina Lookout Tower, overlooking the complex network of branches feeding into Little Bear Creek.