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2012 Map of Fort Adams

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fort Adams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fort Adams anchors this riverine landscape where the Mississippi River and Buffalo River converge near the Louisiana border. The area is defined by its complex hydrological management and energy extraction, featuring the Old River Control Structure and numerous revetments like Point Breeze Revetment designed to stabilize the shifting banks. Historic family and community ties are preserved in numerous burial sites, including Saint Joseph Cem, Clarksville Cem, and Linwood Cem, which sit alongside active resource sites such as the Belmont Lake Oil Field and Stamps Oil Field.

The map reveals a series of river landings, including Stamps Landing, Knox Landing, and Lum Landing, suggesting a long history of water-based transport and commerce. Prominent terrain features like Blockhouse Hill and Rock Hill rise above the alluvial plain, while a network of bayous and creeks, such as Tunica Bayou and Clark Cr, weave through the territory. This documentation captures the modern configuration of a historically significant defensive and transit point on the river.