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2022 Map of Gordonsburg

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Gordonsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Gordonsburg area of Tennessee is defined by the high, wooded ridges and deep hollows of the Western Highland Rim. This modern survey illustrates the enduring legacy of early settlement patterns, where numerous family cemeteries like Palestine Cem, Harder Cem, and Rhodes Cem are tucked away near the headwaters of creeks such as Big Swan Cr and Grinders Cr. The Natchez Trace Parkway bisects the landscape, following the ancient migratory and trade route that once connected the Cumberland River to the Mississippi.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites including Stoney Lonesome Cem, Mount Sinai Cem, and Pioneer Cem. The terrain is characterized by named ridges like Lindsey Ridge and Hampshire Ridge, interspersed with intricately named drainage features such as Touchmenot Hollow and English Camp Hollow. The small community of Salem sits at the northern edge near the Hickman County line, while the historical significance of the region is further marked by the Devil's Backbone Trl.