2010 Map of Woolworth

About this map

Whiteoak Creek and the North Fork Deer Creek carve through this Houston County landscape, defining a network of deep hollows that historically dictated settlement patterns. The map is a significant record for genealogists, documenting numerous family burial grounds including Lewis Cemetery, Cleghorn Cemetery, and Batson Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by descriptive landmarks like Deep Gut and Blowing Spring, alongside agricultural and industrial traces such as Limekiln Hollow and Grindstone Hollow. These names suggest a history of localized resource extraction and homesteading. Transportation is marked by traditional routes like Mail Rd and Woolworth Rd, which follow the winding ridges and valley floors between Big Richland Creek and the surrounding timbered heights.