2016 Map of Perryville

About this map

Kentucky Lake dominates the eastern half of this terrain, where the Tennessee River's waters pool against the boundary of Decatur Co and Perry Co. Along the western shore, the settlements of Perryville and Decaturville serve as hubs for a landscape deeply carved by numerous hollows and springs. The map reveals a dense network of local family history through its numerous burial grounds, including Mount Zion Cem, Luton Cem, and Wallace Cem. Local industry and topography are intertwined at The Coalings and Furnace Hollow, suggesting early charcoal production and iron processing sites. From the heights of Spout Spring Hill down to the crossing at Simms Bridge, the topography is defined by the drainage of Rushing Creek and Whites Cr as they flow toward the expansive reservoir.