1936 Map of Henryville

About this map

Buffalo River winds through this 1930s landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Lewis and Lawrence counties. The settlement pattern is characterized by small rural hubs like Henryville and Napier, often anchored by family and community institutions such as Garrotts Sch and the Henryville Cem. The map reveals a high concentration of cemeteries including Leland Cem, Old Salem Cem, and Newtown Cem, which are invaluable for genealogists tracing families in the Tennessee hills. The presence of a Lookout Tower near East Fork Pond Creek suggests the active forest management practices of the Tennessee Valley Authority during this era of rural development. Transportation is centered on State Highway No 20, which connects the scattered homesteads and crossroad settlements like Quercus and Barnesville.