1936 Map of Hebbertsburg

About this map

The boundary between Morgan County and Cumberland County cuts through this high-plateau landscape, where the Obed River and Daddy Creek carve deep courses into the terrain. In 1936, this area remained a network of rural schoolhouse-centered communities such as Hebbertsburg, Frankfort, and Halfway. The reliance on local waterways for transit is evident in the many named river crossings, including Hegler Ford and the Walton Ford Bridge. Small-scale infrastructure like Obed Junction and Bucks Switch point to the vital rail or industrial spurs connecting these settlements to the broader region. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of local landmarks such as the New Hope Cem and several community schools like Potter Chapel Sch and Nealon Sch before mid-century modernization altered the rural fabric.