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2016 Map of Bath Springs

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bath Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Kentucky Lake reservoir and the winding Tennessee River corridor define the landscape of this region where Decatur, Perry, Wayne, and Hardin counties meet. The settlement of Clifton serves as a primary hub on the river's eastern bend, while Bath Springs sits further west near the headwaters of Turnbo Creek. The map reveals a high density of family burial grounds and small communities tied to the river-bottom economy, including the Old Shannon Cem, Montague Cem, and Channell Cem.

Along the water, topographic features like Eagle Nest Island, Nance Bend, and Clifton Bend illustrate the complex shoreline created by the impoundment of the river. Numerous springs and hollows, such as Jack Spring and Mager Hollow, drain the surrounding ridges. Historical transport points like Lott Landing and Eagle Nest Lndg suggest a long-standing reliance on river access, while the network of county roads and routes like Co HWY 1786 connect the more isolated interior ridges like Phillip Ridge.