1951 Map of Hickory Valley

About this map

Hickory Valley and the surrounding West Tennessee landscape appear here just after the mid-century, defined by a dense network of rural schoolhouses and neighborhood churches. The Illinois Central railroad cuts through the eastern portion of the sheet, anchoring the local economy and connecting small communities like Newcastle. The terrain is deeply etched by the North Fork Wolf River and its many tributaries, including Mc Kinnie Creek and May Creek, which dictate the placement of early homesteads and roads. For those tracing family histories in Hardeman and Fayette counties, the map serves as a detailed record of local gathering places such as Morrow Hill Sch, May Hill Sch, and Jopic Sch. Significant cemetery sites like Mt Comfort Cem and Woods Cem are clearly marked, providing essential landmarks for genealogical research in this agrarian region.