2020 Map of Chalybeate

About this map

Chalybeate serves as the primary settlement center within this borderland landscape where Mississippi meets Tennessee. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Hatchie River and the elevations of the Hatchie Hills, a region characterized by numerous small drainages like Mathis Cr and Jonesboro Cr. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including the Chalybeate Cem, Camp Ground Cem, and Providence Cem, which are scattered throughout the rural landscape. This modern survey reflects a settlement pattern of small clusters and crossroads connected by an extensive network of county roads. Industrial and transport history is represented by infrastructure crossing the river wetlands, such as Lookout Bridge and Crum Bridge, which facilitate travel through the bottomlands between the higher ridges.