2016 Map of Bonicord

About this map

The North Fork Forked Deer River and its tributary Nash Creek define the low-lying drainage patterns of this rural West Tennessee landscape, where the borders of Dyer, Lauderdale, and Crockett Counties converge. The settlement of Bonicord serves as a central point along the local road network, surrounded by a high density of family and community burial grounds that speak to the area's deep genealogical roots. From Sorrell Chapel Cem in the north to Belle Vernon Cem in the southeast, these sites are often associated with local landmarks like Miller Chapel Cem and Palestine Cem. The terrain is shaped by agricultural water management features such as Parker Ditch and the winding course of Pond Cr, reflecting a landscape dedicated to river-bottom farming and small, dispersed communities like Bruceville and Hawkinsville.