2016 Map of Turnpike

About this map

The Hatchie River defines the complex hydrography of this West Tennessee landscape, creating a broad expanse known as Hatchie Bottom. This wetland environment is characterized by numerous oxbow lakes and basins, including Horseshoe Lake, Round Hole Lake, and Double Basin. The settlement pattern is largely confined to the higher ground surrounding the river valley, with the small community of Turnpike and the crossroads at Orysa serving as primary landmarks. Genealogists will find several family-named and local burial sites scattered across the quadrangle, such as Macedonia Mercer Cem, Walker Cem, and Outlaw Cem. The road network, featuring names like Bear Waller Rd and Byars Store Rd, reflects a deeply rooted rural infrastructure that navigates the tributary system of Cypress Cr and Little Muddy Cr.