2015 Map of Tamms

About this map

Shawnee National Forest and the Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge dominate the landscape in this portion of Alexander and Pulaski counties. The area is defined by its complex bottomland hydrology, where the Cache River and its various offshoots like Cypress Slough and the Old Channel meander through the terrain. The presence of Horseshoe Lake in the southwest and several hollows such as Big Brushy Hollow and Beech Hollow reflect the transition from upland hills to riverine lowlands. Smaller settlements including Tamms, Olive Branch, and Sandusky are connected by a network of rural roads like Sandy Ridge Rd and Unity Rd. For genealogists, the map is particularly dense with small family and community burial grounds, including the Olive Branch Cem, Hodges Cem, and McCrite Cem, providing a detailed record of local heritage.