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2010 Map of Bumpus Mills

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bumpus Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Barkley dominates the western and southern reaches of this landscape, its backwaters reaching deep into the winding valleys of Saline Creek and Hayes Fork Creek. This Cumberland River impoundment shapes the modern topography, surrounding Dover Island and creating a series of complex inlets and bays. Historically significant for its connection to the river economy, the area remains anchored by the Bumpus Mills Post Office and Big Rock Post Office, reflecting the dispersed nature of these Tennessee valley communities.

Local history is preserved in the numerous family cemeteries scattered across the ridges and hollows, such as Ezell Cemetery, Crow Cemetery, and Nelums Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of hollows including Hargis Hollow and Wyatt Hollow, which carve into prominent features like Walker Ridge and Harrison Ridge. These landforms dictate the passage of rural routes like Tobaccoport Rd and Jordan Springs Rd, marking a landscape where topography and settlement have remained closely tied.