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1952 Map of Littlelot

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Littlelot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Duck River winds through this rural landscape in the early 1950s, creating sharp meanders like Totty Bend and Anderson Bend. The settlement of Littlelot serves as a central point in a region defined by its reliance on the river and its numerous creek systems, including Lick Creek. Transportation during this era still utilized historic crossing points such as the Leatherwood Ferry and the Bratton Ford Bridge, reflecting a time before modern infrastructure fully bypassed the older river-and-road network.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of community landmarks, from the Lawson Sch and Oak Grove School to numerous family-named burial grounds like McFarland Cem and Darden Cem. The presence of Little Rock Mills and an Open pit mine (Abandoned) provides insight into the local agrarian and early industrial activities. Many of these features, including the New Antioch Church and George Chapel, represent the social fabric of these Tennessee hill communities.