2019 Map of Baxter

About this map

Baxter serves as the primary hub in this central Tennessee landscape, where the high ridges of the Cumberland Plateau transition into deep hollows. The area is defined by a dense network of family-named terrain and landmarks, reflecting generations of rural settlement. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial sites, from the Odd Fellows Cem near the town center to more isolated locations like McReynolds Cem on Thompson Ridge. The intricate drainage patterns of Mine Lick Cr and Martin Cr have shaped the placement of historical communities such as Bloomington Springs and Gentry. The winding routes of Martin Creek Rd and Rush Fork Rd follow the natural contours of Hatfield Hollow and Johnson Hollow, illustrating how the difficult topography of Putnam Co dictated the development of the region's transport and local road networks.