2019 Map of Water Valley

About this map

The lowlands of Bayou de Chien and its south fork wind through this borderland where Kentucky meets Tennessee. This map captures the rural character of the region, anchored by the settlements of Water Valley, Feliciana, and Roper. The landscape is defined by a dense network of local roads and family-named landmarks, reflecting generations of residency and land use. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented throughout the area, including Wesley Cem, Mount Zion Cem, and Boaz Chapel Cem. To the southwest, the urban grid of Fulton and South Fulton straddles the state line, providing a sharp contrast to the agricultural surroundings. The convergence of multiple county lines, including Hickman Co Graves Co and Fulton Co Obion Co, underscores the map's role in delineating complex local jurisdictions within the Jackson Purchase.