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2011 Map of Stubbs Island

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Stubbs Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Saint Francis River and the Mississippi River creates a dynamic landscape of shifting channels, sandbars, and oxbow remnants along the Arkansas-Mississippi border. Small river-oriented settlements and access points like Grants Landing, Osborn Landing, and Tate Landing line the banks, reflecting the historical importance of water-based transport in Lee County. The interior is dotted with numerous small bodies of water including Cannon Lake, Laddie Lake, and Forked Lake, which appear as fragments of former river paths now isolated by the levee and drainage systems.

Prominent features like Stubbs Island and Island Number 58 sit within the primary flow of the Mississippi, while the eastern edge is defined by the massive curve of Tunica Lake. Navigation and river engineering are evident through labels such as Walnut Bend Revet and Below Walnut Bend Dikes, showing the ongoing effort to stabilize these volatile waterways. Recreational or seasonal residences are noted by local landmarks such as Saint Francis Island Lodge and Smith Lodge, positioned near the productive hunting and fishing grounds of the river bottomlands.