1936 Map of McKinnon

About this map

The Tennessee River corridor in Middle Tennessee is captured here as a critical transportation artery during the mid-1930s. The presence of the Danville Ferry and the Danville River Terminal highlights a landscape where water and rail connectivity converged, particularly where the Louisville and Nashville Railroad crosses the river. This era shows the rural infrastructure of Houston, Stewart, and Benton Counties before major Tennessee Valley Authority projects would later alter the river's shoreline. Numerous small landings like Youngs Landing and Stagner Landing dot the riverbanks, serving as local collection points for river traffic. Inland, the map reveals a dense network of community landmarks including Days Chapel, Fairfield Sch, and family-named cemeteries such as Gomer Hill Cem. The terrain is deeply incised by the drainage of Cane Creek and Hurricane Creek, with named crossings like Douglas Ford providing essential transit through the hollows.