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2022 Map of Topsy

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Topsy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Topsy and the surrounding hollows of Wayne County sit at a complex intersection of the Buffalo River and Fortyeight Creek in this 2022 survey. The landscape is defined by its numerous family-named landmarks and historical burial grounds, including the Salem Baptist Church Cem, Hollabaugh Cem, and Skelton Cem. These sites, along with the settlement at Ashland, suggest a long-established pattern of small-scale agriculture and community life nestled within the sharp bends of the river, such as Bachelor Bend and the high vantage of Grinder Bluff.

Navigation through the area relies on a network of ridge and valley roads like Pea Ridge Rd and Topsy Store Rd. Distinctive natural features such as Rainbow Lake and the curious label for The Court House in the southern portion of the map provide specific points of interest for local historians. From Moccasin in the west to Bald Knob in the east, the map detail preserves the intricate topography of Tennessee's stream-cut terrain.