2011 Map of Cottonwood Point

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this landscape where Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas converge, shaping a complex environment of bars, islands, and landings. Riverside life is centered around points of access like Cottonwood Point Landing and Heloise Landing, which historically served the small communities of Cottonwood Point and Heloise. The terrain is defined by the river's dynamic history, evidenced by the Midway Crevasse and various river-control structures such as the Cottonwood Point Dikes and Heloise Revetment. Local history is preserved in quiet landmarks like Hickman Cemetery and Taylor Cemetery, while the southern reaches of the map show the Obion River approaching its confluence near Bradleytown. The abundance of water features, from Everett Lake to the Half-Moon Lake Dam, underscores the persistent influence of the alluvial floodplains on local settlement patterns.