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2022 Map of Rives

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Rives
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The North Fork Obion River and Rutherford Fork Obion River converge in this corner of Obion County, creating an intricate system of wetlands and oxbow lakes. The drainage pattern is defined by features like Horseshoe Lake, Long Lake, and Big Lake, which reveal the natural shifts of the river channel over time. Between these waterways, small agricultural communities such as Rives, Moffatt, and Polk are linked by a grid of rural roads named for local families, including Fennell Rd and Leggett Rd.

Genealogists can find several historic burial sites throughout the landscape, such as West Hill Cem, Pleasant Hill Cem, and Sardis Cem. The settlement at Crockett and the residential area of McCutchen Heights reflect the varied social geography of the region. The map captures the specialized land use of the river bottoms, where narrow creeks like Mud Creek and Cypress Cr feed into the larger river forks, supporting the local agricultural and hydrological network.