1956 Map of Mc Connell

About this map

The boundary between Obion and Weakley counties runs through this landscape of creek bottoms and agricultural uplands, centered on the North Fork Obion River. Settlement patterns follow the high ground and the corridor of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad, which links the community of McConnell with the southern edge of South Fulton. The map reveals a dense network of local landmarks essential for genealogical research, including the Chestnut Glade School and numerous country churches like Sandy Branch Ch and New Hope Ch. Smaller family burial grounds such as Thomas Cem and Scott Cem are scattered throughout the rural acreage, particularly near the winding courses of Richland Creek and Walnut Creek. Cultural markers of the mid-20th century are also visible, notably the Drive-in Theater located west of the central rail line.