1948 Map of Hillsboro
USGS Topo · Published 1969About this map
Hillsboro serves as the focal point of this Lawrence County landscape during the late 1940s, situated along the Southern railroad line and the Joe Wheeler Highway. The map reveals a deeply established rural community defined by a high density of family and community cemeteries, such as Hillsboro Cem, Brides Hill Cem, and Pointer Cem. To the north, the Tennessee River expands into Wheeler Lake, a transformation that reshaped the local geography along Milton Bluff and Peters Ridge. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through numerous landmarks including Canaan Sch, David Temple School, and Bethel Ch. This survey provides a precise view of the region's mid-century transition, showing the intersection of traditional agricultural settlements like Pointer Quarters with the burgeoning recreational and industrial potential of the Tennessee Valley Authority's water management projects.
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