1939 Map of Horseshoe Lake

About this map

Horseshoe Lake and its oxbow neighbors dominate this 1930s landscape along the border of Arkansas and Mississippi, reflecting the restless history of the Mississippi River. The map illustrates a region defined by large-scale agriculture, featuring numerous named estates such as the Abbey Leatherman Plantation, Taylor Lake Belle Meade Plantation, and the Gayoso Lbr Co Plantation. This pattern of settlement, concentrated along the fertile banks and higher ground, is supported by a network of community anchors including the Hopewell Sch & Ch and Morning Star Ch. The presence of the Five Lakes Club and Horseshoe Lake Club suggests the area's development into a recreational destination for nearby Memphis residents during this era. Meanwhile, the Commerce Cut-Off and the Indeterminate State Line trace the complex legal and geographical shifts caused by the river's migration over time.