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2017 Map of Horseshoe Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Mississippi River defines this complex borderland where Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas converge. The massive oxbow of Horseshoe Lake anchors the landscape, surrounded by a dense network of smaller water bodies like Goose Lake, Mud Lake, and Bushy Lake. This 2017 survey illustrates the enduring importance of the Mississippi River Levee, which protects the low-lying settlements of Pinckney, Seyppel, and Bruins from the volatile river system.

The presence of historical cemeteries such as New Mount Zion Cem, Locust Grove Cem, and Rodgers Cem provides essential touchstones for genealogical research in these alluvial bottoms. The map documents the shifting character of the river itself, from the Cow Island Bend down to Cat Island Bend, noting numerous numbered islands and towheads that reflect the waterway's constant evolution. Local infrastructure, including State Hwy 131 and a web of county roads, connects these riverfront communities through the surrounding bayous and wetlands.