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2022 Map of Ransom Stand

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ransom Stand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Ransom Stand serves as the central settlement on this map, positioned where the high ridges and steep hollows of southern Tennessee meet the Alabama state line. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow valleys such as McFalls Hollow, Murphy Hollow, and Strawberry Hollow, each drained by small tributaries like Grassy Cr and Second Cr. This topography dictated a settlement pattern of isolated farmsteads and small family burial grounds, including the Stout Cem, Centneary Cem, and Old Baptist Cem.

The local infrastructure reflects a deep reliance on the terrain, with winding routes like Co Hwy 1776 and Shelby Hollow Rd following natural contours. To the north, Horse Cr and Johnson Mill Br suggest historical milling sites that once supported the rural economy. Significant landmarks such as McFalls Ridge and Bevis Ridge provide the backbone for this corner of Wayne County, preserving a layout of rural life that remains tied to the ridges and watercourses.