1956 Map of Mc Connell

About this map

Richland Creek and its many tributaries define this section of the West Tennessee landscape along the border of Obion Co and Weakley Co. The Illinois Central Gulf railroad runs north-to-south through the terrain, connecting the settlement of McConnell to the southern edge of South Fulton. This region is characterized by a high density of rural institutions that served agricultural families in the mid-20th century, including the Chestnut Glade Sch and several country churches like Mt Moriah Ch and New Hope Ch. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the broad wetlands of the North Fork Obion River, where the Gaging Sta monitors the flow. Numerous family-named burial grounds, such as McFall Cem, Rucker Cem, and Pounds Cem, are scattered across the uplands, offering significant data for those tracing local lineages.