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2010 Map of Slayden

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Slayden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Slayden serves as the primary focal point of this North-Central Tennessee landscape, situated amidst a dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural branches. The terrain is deeply etched by a complex drainage system, where the Sullivan Branch and Bryant Branch feed into the surrounding lowlands. A high concentration of burial sites, including Schmittou Cemetery, Baggett Cemetery, and Slayden Cemetery, provides significant genealogical touchpoints across the countryside.

South toward Dry Hollow, the geography becomes even more defined by winding watercourses like Little Bartons Creek and Leatherwood Creek. The rural road network, featuring names like Old Metal Rd and Hollis Crossing Rd, reveals a settlement pattern dictated by the valleys and ridges of Dickson County. This map documents a quiet, enduring topography where the prominence of family cemeteries suggests a deep-rooted historical connection to the land.