1949 Map of Perryville

About this map

Decaturville and Perryville serve as the primary hubs on this post-war landscape, situated where the Beech River meets the expansive Kentucky Lake and Tennessee River. The topography is defined by a dense network of hollows—such as Stillhouse Hollow, Furnace Hollow, and Slabtown Hollow—that carve through the elevated region known as The Coalings. This area, likely once tied to charcoal production for early industry, is dotted with family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure, including the Mt Tabor Ch and several small burial grounds like Boyer Cem and Fisher Cem. Along the riverbanks, numerous landings including Webbs Landing and Fishers Landing reflect a long-standing reliance on water-based transit. The transition from traditional river life to modern utility is evidenced by the gaging and pumping sta at East Perryville Dewatering Area and the establishment of the Beech Bend Reg Area.