1986 Map of Memphis East

About this map

The Hatchie River and its expansive Hatchie Bottom wetlands dominate the northeastern corridor of this 1986 survey, reflecting a landscape defined by significant river drainage systems including the Loosahatchie River and the Wolf River. While the eastern suburbs of Memphis, such as Bartlett and Germantown, show the patterns of late-twentieth-century residential expansion, the surrounding areas maintain a distinct institutional and agricultural character. Notable facilities like the U S Naval Air Station and the Western Mental Health Institute stand alongside large conservation tracts including the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge. The map captures the region's rail-reliant history, showing the routes of the Illinois Central Gulf RR and Southern Ry as they connect smaller outlying settlements like Somerville, Grand Junction, and Moscow. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous named rural landmarks, such as Salem Church and Memory Hill Gardens.