2022 Map of Middleton

About this map

Porters Creek and its many tributaries, including Thompson Cr and Cypress Cr, carve a complex drainage pattern across this Hardeman County landscape. The area is defined by small, named settlements such as Lisbon, Poor, and the more substantial town of Middleton. This 2022 survey reveals a land deeply rooted in its local history, evidenced by a dense concentration of family and community burial grounds. From the Macon Jordan Family Cem to the Old Enon Cem, these sites offer a significant trail for genealogical research. The terrain rises to Porters Mtn and Nibbin Ridge, while the hydrological system is punctuated by a numbered series of reservoirs, including Porters Cr Lake Number Six and Porters Cr Lake Number Fifteen. Rural life is centered around institutions like New Bethel Baptist Church, providing a clear view of the modern southern Tennessee backcountry.