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1972 Map of Gilt Edge

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Gilt Edge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Hatchie River meanders through the northwest corner of this West Tennessee landscape, defining the boundary between Lauderdale and Tipton Counties. The terrain is characterized by the prominent Chickasaw Bluff No 1 and the lowlands of the Western Valley, creating a varied topography that influenced early settlement patterns. This 1970s survey documents a network of rural communities such as Gilt Edge, Burlison, and Garland, each anchored by central meeting places like Kelley Chapel and Elm Grove Ch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed mapping of family and community landmarks, including Dickens Cem and the Smyrna Cem. The presença of the Fish Hatchery and several canal segments illustrates the local management of the watershed, while the northern edge includes the historic grounds of Fort Pillow State Park. From the established roads of Detroit to the quiet crossroads of Beaver, this map preserves the mid-century layout of these agricultural communities before modern expansion.