2019 Map of Rushing Bay

About this map

Kentucky Lake dominates this landscape, where the waters of the Tennessee River submerge the historical riverbed along the state line. This modern survey illustrates the intricate shoreline of the Rushing Bay area, defined by deeply recessed inlets like Turkey Bay and Ginger Bay. The terrain is characterized by high ridges and narrow hollows, such as Mays Hollow and Hicks Hollow, which survived the flooding of the basin. The settlement of Boatwright sits on the western shore, surrounded by a network of family-named landmarks and cemeteries that preserve the lineage of the local community. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites documented, including Hooper Cem and Rushing Creek Cem, often located on high ground like Sheep Ridge or near the Tennessee Valley Divide. The map clearly delineates the complex borders where Calloway and Trigg counties in Kentucky meet Stewart County in Tennessee.