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1970 Map of Pecan Point

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Pecan Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Pecan Point and the shifting riverfront of the Mississippi River define this 1970 landscape where the border between Tennessee and Arkansas is written in the water. The complex network of chutes and bars, such as Barney (Old River) Chute and McKenzie Chute, reveals a river system in constant flux, marked by numerous landings like Black Cat Landing and Molasses Pt Landing. These river access points, alongside settlements like Corona, highlight the historical reliance on the waterway for transportation and trade in this floodplain region.

On the southern edge, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park preserves the bottomland character of the bluff country. For those tracing family histories, the map includes several local landmarks and burial sites, including Sunrise Ch, Jacob Cem, and Barrow Cem. The presence of man-made structures like the Floodgate and extensive levee systems demonstrates the ongoing effort to manage the river's path through islands like Centennial Island and Dean Island.