2016 Map of Big Sandy

About this map

Big Sandy serves as the primary hub in this West Tennessee landscape, situated where the Big Sandy River meets the expansive waters of Kentucky Lake. The map details a transition from the river's dewatering areas and drainage ditches to the complex creek systems that define the rural interior. Numerous family and community burial sites, such as Lindsey Cem, Sugar Creek Cem, and Rushings Creek Cem, are scattered across the terrain, offering significant data for genealogical research. The presence of features like Benton Cut and the Ramble Cr Drainage Ditch suggests a history of landscape modification to manage the water levels of the surrounding river network. These watercourses, including Rushing Cr and Ramble Cr, dictated the placement of local roads like Bakers Chapel-Church Rd and Rushing Creek Church Rd, reflecting how the area’s early spiritual and social centers were tied to the winding topography of the river valley.