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2016 Map of Parsons

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Parsons serves as a primary hub on the eastern edge of the Tennessee River valley, where the landscape is defined by the crossing of major thoroughfares and the proximity of the Beech River Regional Airport. The terrain to the west is characterized by a series of hollows, including Buckner Hollow, Flowers Hollow, and Duke Hollow, which drain toward Big Cr and Reeves Br. These natural features have historically shaped the settlement patterns of rural communities like Darden and Chesterfield.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and resting places throughout the countryside, such as Mount Ararat Cem, Derryberry Cem, and McMurry Cem. The map documents a blend of agricultural heritage and modern infrastructure, from the small settlements of Bible Hill and New Safford to the engineered waters of Refish Number One Lake and Dogwood Lake. The boundary between Henderson Co and Decatur Co cuts vertically through this region of West Tennessee.