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2019 Map of Northwest Memphis

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the powerful divide between Tennessee and Arkansas in this detailed 2019 survey, defining the industrial and logistical heart of Memphis. The river's dynamic nature is evident in features like Saint Claire Crevasse, Hickman Bar, and the expansive Mud Island, which sits across from the city's historic core. On the Tennessee side, the landscape is densely packed with urban development, stretching from the neighborhoods of Frayser down through the central business district, where the BNSF Railway and major highways converge near the riverbank.

Transportation remains a dominant theme, illustrated by the series of massive crossings connecting Memphis to West Memphis, including the Hernando-DeSoto Bridge, the Frisco Bridge, and the Harahan Bridge. To the north, the confluence of the Wolf River and the Loosahatchie River Drainage Canal shapes the northern approach to the city. Cultural and historical landmarks like Potters Field and Green Hill Cem are documented alongside the General Dewitt Spain Airport, providing a modern view of this vital mid-South hub.