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1947 Map of Wannville

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Wannville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The waters of Guntersville Lake dominate the lowlands of this Jackson County landscape, reflecting the transformation of the Tennessee River valley during the mid-20th century. The boundary of the Guntersville Reservation Boundary winds through a terrain defined by significant ridges like Crow Mountain and Poorhouse Mountain. Small communities such as Fackler and Carns are connected by the Southern Railway and the Lee Highway, which follow the natural contours of the valley floors between the steep slopes of Hammon Ridge and Walker Mountain.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Pauper Cem, Rorex Cem, and Lewallen Cem. The presence of the Samuel Key Reservation and William Key Reservation points to historical land tracts near Mud Creek. Rural life is further evidenced by a dense network of country churches like Wrights Chapel and Friendship Ch, serving scattered settlements tucked into hollows such as Goshen Hollow and Allison Hollow.