1972 Map of Golddust

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a dynamic border between Tennessee and Arkansas in this 1970s survey, defining a landscape of shifting channels and low-lying bottomlands. Near the river's edge, the small settlement of Golddust sits adjacent to the Bethlehem Ch, representing the local community hub in this river-oriented region. Much of the interior is dominated by the Anderson-Tully State Wildlife Management Area, a complex network of sloughs and ponds including Whale Pond, Otter Pond, and Roney Pond. To the south, the bluffs rise significantly at Chickasaw Bluff No 1, where the Fort Pillow State Historic Area preserves the site of Breastworks near the confluence of the Hatchie River. This topographic record details the intricate water systems of Flour Island No 33 and Heathright Pocket, highlighting how the river's historical movements have shaped the political and natural boundaries of Lauderdale County.