2024 Map of Isbell

About this map

The rural landscape of Franklin County is defined by its numerous small burial grounds and family-named landmarks. Settlements like Belgreen and Rockwood are surrounded by a dense network of cemeteries that serve as vital records for genealogists, including the Belgreen Cem, Old Robinson Cem, and Keelen Cem. The area around Isbell is particularly noteworthy for the Cedar Creek Furnace Cem, which hints at the early industrial roots of the region. The terrain is deeply etched by watercourses such as Cedar Creek, Hamilton Creek, and Little Bear Creek, creating a series of hollows like Pounders Hollow and Martin Hollow. These geographical features influenced the placement of early homesteads and community structures, such as the Quinn Memorial Church of Christ and various family cemeteries like the McWright Cem and Tompkins Cem, which are scattered throughout the wooded ridges and creek bottoms.