2022 Map of Whitfield

About this map

Duck River and Piney River meander through this Hickman County landscape, defining a series of dramatic landforms and river-bottom settlements. The topography is characterized by intricate bends and shoals, including Lowe Bend, Whitson Bend, and the distinctive Council Bend. These riverside areas provided fertile ground for communities like Whitfield, Centerville, and Shipp Bend. The map reveals a dense network of family-named hollows and cemeteries, such as Hassell Cem, Lancaster Cem, and Fowkes Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Landforms like Field Island, Lovett Island, and Carothers Island punctuate the river channels, while numerous springs such as Oil Spring and Weatherspoon Spring suggest the importance of local water sources. The transition from the high ridges of Mt Pillar Ridge to the deep recesses of Malugin Hollow and Spot Hollow illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the Tennessee Highland Rim.