2013 Map of Turnpike

About this map

The Hatchie River meanders through this West Tennessee landscape, defining a complex system of oxbows and bottomlands near the small settlements of Turnpike and Orysa. The river's historical influence on the terrain is evident in features like Horseshoe Lake, Round Hole Lake, and Double Basin, which illustrate the shifting course of the waterway over time. To the south, the Big Muddy Canal represents a significant modification of the natural drainage system, running parallel to Little Muddy Cr. Local roads such as Bond Ferry Rd and Guinn Bottom Rd hint at the rural agricultural life and river crossings that have long supported these communities. The presence of Saint Peters in the northeast and family-named routes like Jess Rice Rd and Bevis Rd provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing regional land ownership and family settlements.