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2022 Map of Baxter

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Baxter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The town of Baxter serves as the focal point of this 2022 survey, marking a significant transition between the rolling uplands of the Putnam and Jackson County line and the intricate stream networks of the Eastern Highland Rim. The landscape is defined by deep, winding hollows and prominent ridges such as Robinson Ridge and Goolsby Ridge, which have historically dictated the placement of small rural communities like Sadler, Gentry, and Ensor.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family burial grounds scattered throughout these ridges, including the Odd Fellows Cem, Smeltage Cem, and Jared Cem. The drainage patterns of Martin Cr and Indian Cr showcase the geographic isolation that preserved these smaller settlements. From the older post-village sites at Bloomington Springs to the more modern corridors around Boma, the map illustrates how topography continues to shape development in this corner of Tennessee.