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2022 Map of Hurricane Mills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Hurricane Mills and the winding Duck River anchor this topographic study of Humphreys County, where the landscape is defined by deep hollows and narrow river bottoms. The settlement of Cedar Grove sits near the river's bend, while the namesake Hurricane Creek flows past numerous family burial sites, including Crockett Cem and Anderson Cem. The terrain is remarkably varied, featuring landmarks such as Fowlkes Hill and The Whirl, reflecting a rural Tennessee community shaped by its waterways and complex ridges.

Genealogists will find significant value in the high density of small family cemeteries, such as O'Donniley Cem and Rushing Cem, scattered throughout the hills. Transportation patterns are clearly visible, from the crossing at Dudley Ferry Rd to the modern passage of Interstate 40 near the settlement of Buffalo. Lowlands like Cherry Bottom and Parks Bottom demonstrate the historical reliance on fertile riverbank soil, while names like Squeeze Bottom Ln and Hachie Shoal provide a glimpse into local vernacular and navigation.