The South Fork Forked Deer River winds through this West Tennessee landscape, defining a region characterized by its small agricultural communities and complex water systems. Notable landmarks like Island Number Twelve, Island Number Ten, and Island Number Eleven sit within the river's path, reflecting the shifting nature of the local hydrology. Small settlements such as Jones, Allens, and Owl City are connected by a network of rural roads that often bear the names of local families, such as Hess Rd and Taylor Rd. Genealogists may find value in the presence of Wortham Cemetery Rd and Taylor Cemetery Rd, which point to established family heritage sites in the area. The inclusion of Thornton Airport near Bradford highlights the intersection of traditional river-bottom farming with modern local infrastructure in Haywood County.
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1939 · Halls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Sunnyhill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Sunnyhill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Chestnut Bluff
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Blytheville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Blytheville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Bells
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Denmark
USGS Topo · 1:24,000