
Caruthersville serves as the focal point for this survey of the Mississippi River floodplain, where the river's winding path creates a complex boundary between Missouri and Tennessee. The landscape is defined by extensive engineering works designed to manage the water, including the Caruthersville Dikes, Wells Pt Revet, and a series of landings like Fritz Ldg and Heloise Ldg. These features illustrate the river's role as a vital but volatile transportation artery during the mid-20th century.
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1925 · Reelfoot Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Reelfoot Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Portageville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Dyersburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Hales Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Caruthersville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Halls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Blytheville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Pascola
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Hayti
USGS Topo · 1:62,500