2016 Map of Ransom Stand

About this map

Ransom Stand sits at the heart of this dissected plateau region where the borders of Tennessee and Alabama meet. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of hollows and ridges, including McFalls Ridge and Bevis Ridge, which have historically dictated the placement of settlements and transit routes. Small family and community cemeteries are scattered throughout the drainages of Horse Cr and Second Cr, such as Stribling Cem and the Old Baptist Cem, providing a detailed record of the area's rural genealogy. The map captures the transition from Hardin County into Lauderdale County, Alabama, showing how local roads like Bevis Ridge Rd and Tally Branch Rd follow the natural topography. This 2016 data illustrates a deeply rural community where place names like Patsy Hollow and Lige Hollow preserve the local history of the people who settled these secluded valleys.