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1972 Map of Nodena

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Nodena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a complex, shifting landscape where Lauderdale Co and Tipton Co, Tennessee, meet Arkansas. The river’s path is defined by a series of islands and chutes, including the Sunrise Towhead Chute and the Towhead of Island No 34. High ground is found along the Chickasaw Bluff No 1 and Chickasaw Bluff No 2, providing stability for settlements like Randolph and Fulton while the floodplain is marked by an extensive system of levees and drainage ditches.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial sites and small communities, such as Old Randolph Cem, Williams Cem, and the river landing at Richardsons. The presence of the Revetment Casting Field and the Ohlendorf Landing Strip highlights the mid-20th-century infrastructure necessary for river management and local transport in this alluvial environment. The southern portion includes part of Fort Pillow State Park, anchoring the map in a region of deep historical significance.