2016 Map of Gates

About this map

Halls and Gates anchor this Lauderdale County landscape, illustrating the established road and drainage networks of West Tennessee. The terrain is defined by a series of creek systems, including Sunrow Cr, Halls Cr, and Lost Cr, which create the undulating topography south of the Forked Deer area. This 2016 data reflects a long history of rural community centers, many of which are identified by family and community burial grounds such as Crossroads Cem, Woodville Cem, and Dunavant Cem. The settlement pattern follows a series of historic corridors like Curve Nankipoo Rd and Beech Bluff Rd, connecting smaller locales like Curve, Flippin, and Dry Hill. Of particular interest to researchers is the concentration of small settlements and named crossroads, including Woodville and Nankipoo, which reveal the enduring spatial organization of the region's agricultural past.