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2016 Map of Leapwood

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Leapwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

McNairy County's agricultural and timbered lands define this landscape, where the Tennessee Valley Divide cuts through the northern reaches near Milledgeville. The area is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including the White Oak Cr Canal and Snake Cr Canal, reflecting historical efforts to manage the drainage of the bottomlands. Small rural centers like Leapwood and Good Hope serve as anchors for the surrounding farmsteads and family-named roads.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites across the territory, from Mars Hill Cemetery near the center of the map to the Mount Zion Cemetery in the northeast. The terrain rises to notable high points such as Bald Knob, while the southern portion transitions into the drainage of Lick Cr and Stanley Cr. This survey captures the intricate balance of traditional rural settlements and managed water systems in West Tennessee.