1952 Map of Hales Point

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The Mississippi River dominates this landscape, defining the volatile border between Tennessee and Arkansas with its complex system of chutes, islands, and historical alterations. The Needham Cut-Off (1821) and Blue Grass Towhead illustrate the river's evolving course, while Gypsy Ferry provides a glimpse into mid-century river crossings at Hales Point. The floodplain is crisscrossed by the Forked Deer River and Obion River, which feed into numerous oxbows like Chisholm Lake and Open Lake.