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1972 Map of Rosa

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Rosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Mississippi River current and shifting banklines define this border region between Arkansas and Tennessee during the early 1970s. The landscape is a complex network of drainage ditches and bayous, including Mill Bayou and Bear Bayou, which support the agricultural tracts protected by a massive Levee. Small settlements like Tomato and Rosa sit near the river’s edge, while Ashport marks a historical crossing point on the Tennessee side.

Genealogical interest is found in local burial sites such as Rosa Cem, Hatchie Cem, and Mann Cem, which provide clues to early family settlements in the floodplains. River commerce and navigation are evidenced by several named landings, including Ashport Landing and Lower Forked Deer Landing. The presence of the Anderson-Tully State Wildlife Management Area and various river islands like Island No 28 and Forked Deer Island illustrate the transition between managed farmland and the river's natural riparian environment.