1956 Map of Latham

About this map

The North Fork Obion River carves through the rural landscape of Weakley County, defining the agricultural and settlement patterns of this Tennessee region. Centered on the community of Latham, the area is characterized by a dense network of small rural institutions that suggest a tightly knit community structure. The map reveals numerous country churches and schools such as Bible Union Sch and Welsh Sch, alongside landmarks like Hatler Chapel and Pisgah Ch. These points of assembly, often paired with local burial grounds like the Brundige Cem or Austin Springs Cem, mark the persistent social hubs of the mid-20th-century countryside.