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2021 Map of Slayden

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Slayden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Early Grove and Slayden anchor this rural landscape along the northern border of Marshall County, where the terrain is defined by the drainage basins of the Coldwater River and Little Coldwater Cr. The map reveals a dense network of family-named cemeteries that speak to the deep-rooted genealogy of the region, including Bailey Cem near the Tennessee state line and Gatewood Cem further south.

Transportation and land use are centered around agricultural corridors like Slayden Rd and Early Grove Rd, connecting small settlements and landmarks such as Jeter Field. The geography is etched by numerous tributaries including Stout Cr, Golden Cr, and Clear Cr, while the presence of Mill Pond suggests historical water-powered industry. This survey provides a contemporary look at a traditional Mississippi landscape where local history is preserved in its namesake roads and quiet burial grounds like Isom Chapel Cem and Pittman Cem.