1949 Map of Stantonville

About this map

Stantonville and the surrounding Tennessee countryside are captured in this mid-century survey, just as the local road network was beginning to formalize around older settlements. The map highlights a distinct rural pattern of divided communities, such as Old Lawton and New Lawton, and the tiny hamlet of West Shiloh on the eastern edge. The topography is dominated by the Tennessee Valley Divide and an intricate web of watercourses including Snake Creek and Owl Creek. Social life in this era was anchored by institutions like the Clear Creek Church, Meeks Grove Church, and schools such as Lawton Sch. Unique transit features like the Shun Pike and Graham Road trace the movement of people across a landscape defined by significant family landmarks, including Pounds Cem and Williams Cem.