2013 Map of Caruthersville SE

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The Mississippi River and its intricate drainage network define this corner of Dyer County, where Linwood Bend and Island Number 17 mark the shifting border between Tennessee and Missouri. The landscape is dominated by the meandering Obion River, which feeds into a series of wetlands and backwaters including Rush Slough, Rock Slough, and Whites Lake. This area reflects a deep connection to the floodplain, with settlements such as Tylersville, Mengelwood, and Boothpoint positioned near the protective Tennemo Levee Rd. The local road system, featuring names like Dummyline Rd and Pioneer Farm Rd, suggests a history tied to agricultural development and early timber or rail transport in the river bottoms. Small crossroads like Big Boy Junction and Richwoods serve as navigation points within a grid of farm lanes, including Pig Ln and Blackberry Ln, that crisscross the low-lying terrain.