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1971 Map of Caruthersville SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Caruthersville SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mississippi River floodplains define the landscape of this border region, where Missouri and Tennessee meet along a shifting riverine boundary. The 1971 survey reveals an intricate network of levees and drainage features essential to the agricultural life of Pemiscot and Dyer counties. The Obion River snakes through the southern portion of the sheet, eventually joining the larger system near Mengelwood. Regional transport and commerce at this time were anchored by the Illinois Central Gulf railroad, which provided a vital link for the scattered settlements and timber operations that historically characterized this corner of the Mississippi Delta.

Local life is concentrated in small communities and crossroads such as Boothspoint, Tylersville, and Big Boy Junction. Cultural landmarks like Emanuel Ch and the Gaging Station on the Obion reflect the intersection of long-standing community roots and the technical management of this water-dominated environment. Terrain features such as Island No 16 and Island No 17 highlight the river's historical legacy of islands and chutes that have long challenged surveyors and residents alike.