Loading map...

2019 Map of Mercer

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mercer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Hatchie River meanders through a dense network of wetlands and oxbows in West Tennessee, defining the border between Madison, Haywood, and Hardeman counties. This riverine landscape is marked by named sloughs and backwaters such as Running Slough, Swifts Slough, and the wide expanse of Hatchie Bottom. These bottomlands are dotted with numerous small lakes and ponds, including Horseshoe Lake, Little Pigeon Lake, and Mammy Pond, reflecting the dynamic nature of the river's floodplains.

Small rural settlements and family landmarks are scattered across the higher ground. The community of Mercer sits in the northeast, while Vildo and Cloverport occupy the southern reaches. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous burial sites like Hayes Chapel Cem, Vison Cem, and the Johnson Church Cem. Aviation history is noted at Anderson Airport, situated near the road to Cloverport. The region remains deeply tied to its geography, with roads like Hatchie Station Rd and Sturdivant Crossing Rd tracing historical paths through the river valley.