2024 Map of Rosa

About this map

The Mississippi River defines this landscape along the border of Arkansas and Tennessee, where the channel has historically shifted to create a complex network of chutes and islands. Early river navigation and settlement patterns are evident in labels like Ashport Ferry and Canadian Reach. On the Arkansas side, small agricultural communities such as Tomato and Rosa sit behind a network of levees and bayous, including Mill Bayou and Bear Bayou. Family and community history is preserved in several small burial grounds like Mann Cem, Steger Cem, and Hatchie Cem, which anchor the rural landscape. The map highlights the dynamic nature of the river corridor, featuring prominent landforms like Barfield Bend and O'Donnell Bend, alongside numerous islands such as Island Number 25 and Forked Deer Island.