2018 Map of Decatur

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Decatur and its surrounding Morgan County communities are defined by their relationship to the Tennessee River and the sprawling waters of Wheeler Lake. The city's mid-century expansion is visible through established neighborhoods like Fairview and Bayside, while the Keller Memorial Bridge serves as the primary artery crossing the water into Limestone County. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape of varied elevation, rising from the wetlands of the Harris-Sweetwater Dewatering Area to the heights of Burningtree Mountain and Priceville Mtn. To the south and east, the transition from urban centers to more rural terrain is marked by family-named landmarks and local burial grounds, including Pisgah Cem and Rountree Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The complex hydrology of the region is evident in the numerous sloughs, such as Garth Slough and Crabtree Slough, that lace through the lowlands.