2019 Map of Decatur

About this map

Decatur and the winding course of the Tennessee River anchor this 2019 survey of Meigs County. The landscape is defined by the sharp bends of the river, notably Smith Bend and Forest Grove Bend, which create isolated peninsulas of high ground like Hunter Island. This map reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as the Old Goodfield Cem and Porter-Ward Cem, offering significant value for genealogical research. The terrain transitions from the alluvial bottomlands of Goodfield Valley to the prominent ridges of No Pone Ridge and Decatur Ridge. Smaller settlements like Breedenton and Calico are connected by a network of historic river crossings, including the site of Breedenton Ferry Rd. The survey also marks key navigational and geologic points along the waterway, from Goodfield Shoals to the northern reaches of Watts Bar Lake.