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1970 Map of Locke

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Locke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The Mississippi River creates a dynamic western boundary for Shelby County, where the massive Meeman-Shelby State Forest Park dominates the floodplains and bluffs. The landscape is defined by the high ground of Chickasaw Bluff No 2 and Chickasaw Bluff No 3, which separate the river’s complex network of chutes and sloughs, such as Old Brandywine Chute, from the upland settlements. Traditional rural communities like Locke and Giles Town are situated along the ridges, characterized by neighborhood institutions like the Jeter Sch and Mt Pisgah Ch.

Further south, the terrain transitions toward the northern reaches of Memphis near the Loosahatchie River. This area is a patchwork of small lakes and ponds, including Poplar Tree Lake and Eagle Lake, created by the river's historical migrations. The presence of numerous landings like Cigarette Landing and Bullpen Landing highlights the enduring importance of river access in a region where the Tennessee Arkansas Boundary shifts through mid-river islands and dikes.