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2022 Map of Ripley North

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ripley North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Ripley and the rural communities of Lauderdale County are defined by a complex network of waterways and ridges that shape the local geography. To the northwest, the terrain transitions into a series of distinctive wetland features including Long Pond, Jennings Pond, and Gum Pond, which are tucked behind Brushy Ridge. These lowlands contrast with the more dissected hills where family-named roads like Lizzie Neighbours Rd and Gus Hargett Rd connect scattered residences and agricultural tracts.

Local history is centered on longstanding community landmarks such as the Edith United Methodist Church and the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church in Arp. The abundance of small burial grounds, including Grace Cem and New Hope Cem near Central, provides a clear map of the area's genealogical roots. The landscape is further marked by the presence of Cane Creek and Cane Cr Lake Number Nine, illustrating the vital role of drainage and water management in this part of West Tennessee.