1950 Map of Lobelville

About this map

Lobelville serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated along the winding course of the Buffalo River. The landscape is defined by the deep dissection of Dividing Ridge and Dumony Ridge, where countless hollows like Hellsneck Hollow and Pea Hollow give way to fertile lowlands such as Owen Bottom and Rains Bottom. The geography reflects a late-transition period in rural Tennessee, where traditional landmarks like Standing Rock and Buffalo Ch coexist with modern infrastructure like a Radio tower and Gaging station. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history across the terrain, with numerous burial sites including the Dodson Cemeteries, Davidson Hester Cem, and Leeper Cem scattered near the river's Leeper Bottom. The network of bridges, including Mill Bridge and Gilmore Bridge, illustrates the historical reliance on these river crossings for connecting the communities of Perry County.