2016 Map of Sardis

About this map

Sardis and Saltillo anchor this Tennessee landscape, where the borders of Henderson, Chester, Hardin, and McNairy Counties converge. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south drainage networks and artificial water management projects, most notably the Middleton Cr Canal and Hurricane Cr Canal. These alterations reflect long-standing efforts to manage the low-lying bottomlands surrounding Claiborne Wells Lake and various creeks. For the local historian, the map preserves the precise locations of numerous community hubs, including the upland settlement at Scotts Hill and the smaller enclave at Hinkle. The distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as Little Hurricane Cem, McBride Cem, and Old Salem Cem, provides a detailed record of the area's rural social geography. The presence of features like Presley Ridge and Hickory Flats illustrates the varied topography between the river valleys.