1927 Map of Memphis

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Presidents Island dominates the bend of the Mississippi River in this survey, showcasing a landscape defined by the shifting waters of the Tennessee Chute and the Wolf River. The city of Memphis is shown at a pivotal moment of industrial and rail expansion, with the Illinois Central RR and Missouri Pacific RR converging near Bridge Junction. This rail density highlights the region's role as a primary logistics hub where the Arkansas and Tennessee borders meet. On the Arkansas side, rural life is marked by small settlements like Mound City and Wyanoke, alongside social centers such as Lake Grove Church and the Wyanoke School. The presence of Bunker Hill cemetery and Plunkett Chapel provides valuable touchstones for genealogists tracing family histories in the river bottomlands before mid-century development altered the terrain.