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2013 Map of Ripley North

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ripley North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ripley serves as the southern anchor for this section of Lauderdale County, where the landscape transitions from established town blocks to the sprawling wetlands of the West Tennessee river systems. The northern reaches are defined by the winding paths of the Middle Fork Forked Deer River and the Old Bed Forked Deer River, creating a complex network of backwaters including Chisholm Lake, Gum Pond, and Jennings Pond. This hydrologic pattern suggests a long history of flood-plain management and seasonal changes in the drainage basins north of the city.

Smaller unincorporated communities like Edith, Central, and Arp are connected by a web of local roads, many bearing family names such as Gus Hargett Rd and Lizzie Neighbours Rd, which offer valuable clues for genealogical research. Distinctive landmarks like the Flying I Ranch Airport and managed water bodies such as Cane Creek Lake Number Nine highlight the modern use of the rural landscape, balancing agricultural accessibility with conservation and local aviation.