2011 Map of Hamlin

About this map

Fort Heiman and the site of Fort Henry anchor this survey of the riverbanks where Kentucky and Tennessee meet. The landscape is dominated by the broad expanse of Kentucky Lake, which submerged much of the original river bottomland. Along its western shore, the settlement of Hamlin sits between Boyds Branch and Blood River, surrounded by a dense concentration of family burial grounds such as Oak Level Cemetery, Kimbro Cemetery, and Winchester Cemetery. On the eastern shore, the terrain rises toward Pine Bluff and the waters of Tischel Creek. This area preserves a legacy of early river navigation and strategic positions, visible in features like McCullochs Bar and Panther Bar. Genealogists will find a high density of rural cemeteries, including McCuiston Cemetery and Shackleford Cemetery, reflecting the deep-rooted family ties in this region of Calloway County.