1945 Map of Hebbertsburg

About this map

Hebbertsburg sits at the intersection of rural life and rugged topography along the boundary of Morgan and Cumberland counties in the mid-1940s. The landscape is defined by the deep winding cuts of the Obed River and Daddy Creek, which separate high features like Little Peavine Mountain and Pilot Mountain. This era captures a network of water-crossings essential for travel before modern infrastructure, including Holland Ford, Potter Ford, and the Waltman Ford Bridge. Local centers of community life are visible through scattered schoolhouses and churches, such as Potter Chapel Sch and New Home Ch, while the Pilot Knob Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the heavily wooded ridges. The presence of the Hebbertsburg Post Office and small clusters at Frankfort and Hallway illustrate the dispersed nature of these upland Tennessee settlements.