1951 Map of Lockesburg

About this map

Lockesburg serves as the central hub of this Sevier County landscape, where the flatlands of the Cossatot River valley meet the rising topography of Rock Hill. The 1950s settlement pattern is defined by several rural clusters and their respective houses of worship, including Old Union Ch, Mt Carmel Ch, and the community of Bellville. The intricate hydrology of the area is striking, with the main river channel flanked by White Oak Slough, Sycamore Slough, and Russey Lake, suggesting a floodplain that dictated the placement of roads and farmsteads. To the west, Little Cossatot River and Clear Creek wind through the terrain, while smaller hamlets like Dilworth and Stringtown appear along the early road network. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of rural landmarks such as Mt Ida Ch and the Sand Field Cem, preserved here just as they stood at mid-century.