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2016 Map of Purdy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Selmer serves as a central hub on this West Tennessee landscape, where the local terrain is deeply etched by the Cypress Creek Ditch and its various tributaries. The town’s grid and municipal growth contrast with the surrounding rural reaches of McNairy County, where smaller settlements like Bethel Springs and the crossroads at Purdy maintain their historical presence. A significant geographical feature is the Tennessee Valley Divide, which separates the drainage basins and influences the path of local waterways like Crooked Cr and Sandy Cr.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the area, including Bethel Springs Cem, Oak Hill Cem, and Warren Cem. The map reveals a transition from the structured street plan of the county seat to the named hollows and ridges of the countryside, such as Holmes Hollow and Major Hill Hollow. Local transportation and landmarks are anchored by the Robert Sibley Airport and a network of named county roads like Old Stage Rd and Purdy-Beauty Hill RD.