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2019 Map of Big Sandy

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Big Sandy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Kentucky Lake and the Big Sandy River define the northern and western margins of this West Tennessee landscape, where the town of Big Sandy serves as the primary hub. The terrain is deeply etched by a dense network of watercourses including Ramble Cr, Sulphur Cr, and Rushing Cr, which flow through the ridges of Benton and Henry counties. Notable in the river valley is the Big Sandy River Dewatering Area, reflecting mid-century water management efforts along the Tennessee River system.

Local history is preserved in numerous family and community landmarks, such as Bakers Chapel Church and Rushing Creek Church. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous burial grounds including Sugar Creek Cem, Rushings Creek Cem, and Flatwoods Cem. Distinctive geographical features like the Benton Cut and Rough Hollow highlight the varied topography of the area near the Kentucky border.