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2019 Map of Turnpike

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Turnpike
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Hatchie River dominates the central and southern reaches of this landscape, meandering through the extensive wetlands of Hatchie Bottom. This hydraulic network defines the intersection of Lauderdale, Tipton, and Haywood Counties, creating a complex environment of oxbows and depressions including Horseshoe Lake, Round Hole Lake, and Double Basin. The settlement of Orysa sits in the northwestern corner, while the surrounding upland areas are marked by a dispersed collection of family and community burial grounds such as Estes Cem, Walker Cem, and the Turnpike Family Memorial Garden.

A network of local roads and lanes, including the namesake Turnpike and Bond Ferry Rd, suggests the long-standing importance of river crossings and access to the bottomlands. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the region, where tributaries like Cypress Cr, Little Muddy Cr, and Big Muddy Cr feed into the main river channel, sustaining the diverse lakes and sloughs that have long shaped the agricultural and social geography of this West Tennessee river valley.