2020 Map of Pecan Point

About this map

Mississippi River shifts and state boundaries define this complex riverine landscape where Arkansas and Tennessee meet along a series of historic chutes and islands. The settlement of Pecan Point sits near the Bend of Island Number Thirty-five, anchored by local landmarks like Jacob Cem. The area is characterized by large fluvial features such as Centennial Island and Dean Island, which are surrounded by smaller water bodies like Pumpkin Lake and Corona Lake. This map captures the intricate jurisdictional lines that weave through the waterway, where the Mississippi County and Tipton County border reflects the river's older path. Genealogists can identify family sites at Barrow Cem or trace the geography of the Devils Race Course, while researchers of river history can locate sandbars and former channels like Old Brandywine Chute and Centennial Cutoff.