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1972 Map of Ripley South

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Ripley South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Illinois Central Gulf railroad serves as the primary corridor through this portion of Lauderdale County, connecting the commercial centers of Ripley and Henning. This 1970s landscape is characterized by a dense network of local institutions, including Beasleys Chapel, Salem Ch, and Hurricane Hill Ch, which anchor the rural community. To the south, the Hatchie River forms the natural boundary between Lauderdale and Tipton counties, with the small settlement of Rialto situated near its banks.

Industrial and civic growth is evident in the photorevised updates, which highlight the expansion of the Vocational Sch and New Henning Sch. Land use is varied, showing several Gravel Pits and the Rice Memorial Park in Ripley. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, ranging from the Poplar Grove Cem to the modern Garden of Everlasting Life, providing a detailed record of local family history in West Tennessee.