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1972 Map of Gilt Edge

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Gilt Edge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Hatchie River defines the northern boundary of this West Tennessee landscape, winding through a complex system of backwater oxbows including Little Champion Lake and Shingle Lake. Along the western edge, Chickasaw Bluff No 1 rises above the alluvial plain, part of the historically significant terrain preserved within Fort Pillow State Park. This 1972 survey captures the rural character of Tipton and Lauderdale Counties, centered around the eponymous community of Gilt Edge and the nearby village of Burlison.

Evidence of established local families and community life is visible through numerous landmarks such as Kelley Chapel, New Salem Ch, and Bright Hill Ch. The presence of the Fish Hatchery and several Gravel Pit locations indicates a landscape shaped by both conservation efforts and local resource extraction. The area's hydrology is particularly intricate, with Indian Creek and Hurricane Creek carving through the varying elevations that lead toward the Western Valley.