The idea that maps to freedom were cornrowed into enslaved people's hair to guide them during escape to the North is a powerful and symbolic narrative. Cornrows have long held cultural significance in African and African American communities, often used as a means of communication and identity. While this story illustrates the ingenuity and resilience of enslaved people, historical evidence supporting the use of cornrow patterns as literal maps to freedom is limited. Nonetheless, the concept highlights the creativity and subtle resistance employed by those seeking liberation. It reflects the broader truth that enslaved individuals used knowledge, culture, and coded practices to navigate and survive the oppressive systems that sought to control them.