2016 Map of Hornsby

About this map

The Hornsby settlement sits at the junction of several drainage systems in southern Tennessee, where the Hatchie River and its myriad tributaries like Porters Creek and Wade Cr create a complex wetland environment. The map details a landscape defined by this water, most notably in the wide alluvial expanse known as The Big Bottom. This area shows a clear pattern of small family cemeteries and rural landmarks situated on the higher ground overlooking the river's floodplains. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites including Wyatt Cem, Hatchie Cem, and Grantham Cem near the small community of Serles. The road network, including Powell Chapel Rd and Gooch Store Rd, suggests a long-standing agricultural tradition where homesteads were historically placed to navigate the winding creek beds and dense bottomlands.