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2011 Map of Horseshoe Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Horseshoe Lake dominates this landscape along the Arkansas-Tennessee border, its distinct oxbow shape marking the former path of the Mississippi River. The surrounding alluvial plain is defined by a dense network of agricultural holdings and riverside lodges, including Cunningham Farm, Rodgers Farm, and Rock Point Lodge. These labels reflect a rural economy tied closely to the fertile soils and recreational access of the river bottoms. Small community clusters such as Pinckney, Seyppel, and Bruins serve as local hubs, while Thompson Grove sits near the northern shore of the lake.

Water management and river navigation are evident through features like the Cat Island Dikes and Norfolk Star Revetment, which protect the banks from the river's constant shifting. Genealogists may find value in the presence of New Mount Zion Cemetery and Rodgers Cemetery, which anchor the local history of the resident families. The complex island systems, such as Cow Island Number Forty-seven and Harkleroad Towhead, illustrate the dynamic nature of the river channel in the early 21st century.