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2010 Map of Ridgely

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Ridgely
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The waters of Reelfoot Lake dominate the northern landscape of this Lake County region, where the Reelfoot Lake Outlet at Spillway feeds into the Running Reelfoot Bayou. This environment is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring landmarks like Reading House Slough and the Blue Bank Levee which manage the swampy terrain. The agricultural and residential patterns of Tiptonville and Ridgely are connected by a network of rural roads such as Old Ridgely Rd and Haynes Sawmill Rd, which trace the higher ground between sloughs.

Local history is deeply anchored in several family and community burial grounds, including Davis Chapel Cemetery, Crocketts Cemetery, and New Haven Cemetery. In small settlements like Wynnburg, the Wynnburg Post Office serves as a central point for the surrounding farms. The presence of the Gooch Reelfoot Airport and various landings like Middle Landing and Campbells Point reflects the dual importance of regional aviation and the lake's recreational and commercial resources.