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2011 Map of Cairo

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cairo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wheeler Lake and the winding course of the Elk River dominate this early 21st-century landscape in Lauderdale County. The area is characterized by riverside residential developments such as Elk Shores, Dogwood, and Anderson Creek Subdivision, reflecting a shift toward recreational and waterfront living along the Tennessee River system. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous family burial grounds including the Sandlin Cemetery, Temperance Oak Cemetery, and Ripley Cemetery.

Inland from the bluffs, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of rural holdings accessed by winding county roads. Several named bluffs, such as Buzzard Roost Bluff and Bald Eagle Hollow, overlook the water, while small communities like Cairo and Lentzville serve as local anchors. Public and private recreation is noted through Blue Springs Park and Camp Anderel, showing the sustained importance of the river for both local residents and visitors.