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2013 Map of Topsy

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Topsy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Buffalo River carves a winding path through this corner of Wayne County, defining the rural character of settlements like Ashland and Topsy. The landscape is etched with numerous named hollows and ridges, many bearing the names of local families such as the John Thorpe Hollow, Repp Hollow, and Durham Hollow. These features, alongside crossings like Slickrock Ford, point to a long history of traditional river-bottom farming and small-scale community life.

South of the river, the terrain rises toward Pea Ridge, while notable geological and recreational landmarks like the Natural Bridge and Rainbow Lake provide focal points for the area. The map documents an intricate network of local transit, from the timber-rich hillsides near Mathény Camp to the church and family burial grounds reached by Choate Cemetery Rd and Brown Cemetery Rd. Small communities like Moccasin and Sweetwater remain connected by these winding valley roads, preserving a snapshot of Tennessee's rural interior.