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2022 Map of Golddust

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Golddust
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a dynamic western boundary for Lauderdale County, defining a landscape of complex waterways and shifting bars like Golddust Bar and Yankee Bar. Near the settlement of Golddust, the terrain transitions from river-level sloughs to the prominent rise of Chickasaw Bluff Number One. This area preserves several family and community landmarks, including the Bates Family Cem and the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cem situated along the winding backroads.

Water dominates the local geography, from the sweeping curve of Ashport Bend to the Hatchie River and numerous interior ponds like Walker Pond and Bee Tree Pond. The presence of the Red Historic Trl and Yellow And Red Historic Trl suggests a terrain shaped by historical transit and conservation, while features like Flour Island Number Thirtythree reflect the ongoing evolution of the river's course and its impact on the Arkansas-Tennessee border.