1936 Map of Pruitton

About this map

Wilson Reservoir dominates the lower landscape of this Lauderdale County survey, marking a period of significant transition as the Tennessee Valley Authority established its footprint. The map documents an area defined by the winding course of Shoal Creek and the intricate network of the Louisville and Nashville Line railroad. Rural life is meticulously recorded through numerous community nodes such as Pruitton, Upper Green Hill, and Bailey Springs. Local genealogy is well-served by the inclusion of numerous small country landmarks, including Crystal Springs Ch, Lone Cedar Ch, and Pleasant Grove Cem. Practical river crossings like Savannah Ford and the Goose Shoals Bridge highlight the traditional infrastructure existing alongside the newer hydroelectric developments of the 1930s.