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1948 Map of Paint Rock

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Paint Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Paint Rock River carves a deep valley through the Cumberland Plateau, defining the social and economic geography of this Jackson County region. This 1948 survey shows the Southern Railway and the Lee Highway serving as the primary corridors for the valley's towns, including Paint Rock and Woodville. The landscape is dotted with numerous family cemeteries like Rousseau Cem and Latham Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement history of the hollows.

A significant cultural landmark, the Conyers-Rosenwald School, stands near the Madison County line, representing a critical era in local education. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the mid-20th century, from the Walker Mill Ford to various springs and branches like Cole Spring and Stillhouse Br. These features, along with the distinct boundaries of the Lacy Reservation and Stevens Reservation, provide a clear picture of land use and community structure during this period.