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2013 Map of Hookers Bend

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hookers Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Tennessee River corridor in Hardin County defines the character of this region, where the vast Kentucky Lake expands into complex backwaters like Wilkinson Pond Slough and Maple Slash Slough. This landscape is marked by its historic river crossings and commerce points, including the Saltillo Ferry and numerous traditional riverfront sites such as Cerro Gordo Landing, Farmers Union Landing, and Shannons Landing.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and creek drainages, with small communities like Stringtown, Bucktown, and Cerro Gordo serving as local hubs. The terrain is notably interrupted by distinctive river bluffs, such as Mary Jane Bluff and Huey Bluff, which offer natural vantage points over the water. Transportation history is etched into the land through features like the Paulks Mill Bridge and White Oak Bridge, reflecting a legacy of moving goods and people across the many tributaries of Horse Cr and Indian Cr.