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2019 Map of Little Cypress

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Tennessee River and Ohio River converge in this riverine landscape, defining a complex network of sloughs, bars, and ridges. Along the northern banks, the Kincaid Mounds stand as a significant prehistoric landmark near Black Bottom, while the contemporary industrial presence of Calvert City dominates the southern shore. The topography is shaped by the Tennessee Valley Divide and Saunders Ridge, which separate the various drainages like Cypress Creek and Mud Creek.

Smaller settlements and rural junctions such as Little Cypress, Possum Trot, and Altona are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by a web of local roads including Shar-Cal Road. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites preserved here, including Little Cypress Cemetery, Oak Grove Cemetery, and Robertson Cemetery. The map also details several large water features like Beaverdam Lake and Burgess Pond, illustrating the saturated, low-lying character of this region at the confluence of major American waterways.