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1972 Map of Golddust

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Golddust
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Mississippi River and its ever-shifting floodplain dominate this riverfront landscape in western Tennessee. The small settlement at Golddust sits on the edge of the river, while the surrounding lowlands are defined by a complex network of backwaters and sloughs, including The Chute, Whale Pond, and Cotton Slough. The intricate relationship between land and water is evident in features like Flour Island No 33 and the Heathright Pocket, which indicate the dynamic nature of the river's path.

Along the southern bluffs, the Fort Pillow Historic Area preserves significant earthworks, with Breastworks clearly marked near the Chickasaw Bluff No 1. This area, which became Fort Pillow State Park, overlooks the confluence where the Hatchie River meets the Mississippi floodplain. Genealogists will find interest in localized sites like Bethlehem Ch, Oak Grove Cem, Bates Cem, and Samuels Cem, located primarily on the higher ground of the bluffs.