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1947 Map of Isbell

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Isbell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Rockwood and Isbell anchor the eastern landscape of this mid-century Franklin County survey, where the Southern Railway runs parallel to the Southern Railway Highway. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways including Cedar Creek and Little Bear Creek, which are fed by numerous family-named branches like Madden Br and McWright Branch. The area's industrial activity is evidenced by several Strip Mine operations scattered across the north and central hills.

Local genealogy is well-documented through a series of rural landmarks, from New Friendship Ch and Pleasant Hill Sch to numerous family burial grounds such as Lawler Cem and Mc Wright Cem. The transit history of the region is further highlighted by the Military Road, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle, passing Pleasant Hill Ch and providing a glimpse into the established transportation corridors of the era.