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2022 Map of Rossville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Wolf River floodplain dominates this portion of Fayette County, creating a complex landscape of wetlands and secondary waterways like Running Slough and Lily Lake. The topography is defined by the river’s winding course and the numerous small tributaries that feed into it, including Shaws Cr and Hurricane Cr. This environmental character historically influenced the placement of settlements like Rossville and Piperton, which developed along higher ground or near critical transportation crossings.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family and community burial grounds, such as Teel Cem, Pullman Cem, and Philidelphia Church Cem. These sites, along with the transition from the rail-oriented Rossville Junction to the modern aviation utility of the Wolf River Airport, illustrate the long-term evolution of local transit and community hubs. The presence of several named lakes, including Keith Lake Number Three and Mustin Lake Number One, further emphasizes the water-rich nature of this West Tennessee region.