2022 Map of Fort Pillow

About this map

The Hatchie River meanders across the southern landscape of this West Tennessee quadrangle, forming the meandering natural border between Lauderdale Co and Tipton Co. This area is characterized by a high density of rural cemeteries and country churches that speak to the deep-seated settlement patterns of the region. From Lightfoot in the north down to Cherry and Pleasant Hill, these small communities are connected by a network of local roads such as Chisholm McFarland Rd and Lightfoot Luckett Rd. The topography shifts from the wetlands of Sunk Lake and Bee Lake in the west toward the lone rise of Millstone Mtn near the riverbanks. Researchers can trace the proximity of congregations and their burial grounds, such as the El Canaan Missionary Baptist Church and its associated Cem, which remain focal points for local family history.