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2019 Map of Knob Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Knob Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The confluence of the Obion River and the Forked Deer River dominates this West Tennessee landscape, marking the boundary between Dyer and Lauderdale counties. This delta-like environment is defined by a complex network of wetlands and oxbow formations, including Dunham Lake, Forked Lake, and the curiously named Hushpucket Lake. The terrain is shaped by the river's historical shifts, evidenced by the Old Bed Forked Deer River and numerous sloughs like Rush Slough and Rock Slough.

Human settlement in this flood-prone region is concentrated along higher ground and access roads, with small communities such as Stinger, Tiger Tail, and Knob Creek serving as local landmarks. The presence of Moss Island and names like Porter Gap suggest a geography where passage was defined by the water's edge and the few elevated ridges. A network of rural routes, including Pioneer Farm Rd and Miss Kelly Loop, provides a detailed record of local land use and family holdings within this riverine corridor.