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1981 Map of Horseshoe Lake

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Horseshoe Lake dominates this bend of the Mississippi River, its oxbow curve defining the landscape of eastern Crittenden County. The map shows a region shaped by moving water, where numerous bayous like Fish Bayou and Zayone Bayou crisscross the lowlands between the levee and the main river channel. Small river-oriented communities and recreational spots are clustered near the water, including the Five Lakes Club, Horseshoe Lake Club, and Camp Kare Free.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated along the roads bordering the lake and river, with several country churches and cemeteries such as Mosley Temple Ch, St Marys of the Lake Ch, and Locust Grove Cem providing points of interest for genealogists. To the south, the settlement of Bruins and its associated Bruins Landing sit near Porter Lake, while the Illinois Central Gulf railroad tracks clip the southeastern corner, reflecting the historic transport infrastructure of this riverine borderland.