1949 Map of Painter
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1949 Map of Painter

USGS Topo · Published 1949

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Sand Mountain dominates this landscape, where small agricultural communities and rural churches are connected by winding roads and numerous river crossings. In the late 1940s, the area around Painter and Lathamville was characterized by its dispersed settlement pattern, with family and community life centered on landmarks like Gilbreath Chapel, New Canaan Ch, and Bethel Ch. Several river crossings are specifically named, such as Green Ford Bridge, Garvin Bridge, and Kirby Bridge, indicating the importance of these points for travel across Scarham Creek and its tributaries.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.87 x 26.82 inches

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