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2010 Map of Tiptonville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Tiptonville serves as the primary hub in this corner of Lake County, where the massive curves of the Mississippi River dictate the geography. The town itself is anchored by the Tiptonville Post Office and the Citizen Cemetery, while the surrounding rural landscape is dotted with family and community burial grounds including Cronanville Cemetery, Buckelew Cemetery, and Free Will Cemetery. These landmarks provide valuable touchstones for genealogists tracing the early residents of this river-bound region.

The complex hydrology of the area is evident in the numerous chutes, sloughs, and islands that define the river's path, most notably the historic Island Number Ten. To the south, the influence of Reelfoot Lake begins to appear through features like Goochs Landing and the Gooch Reelffoot Airport. This 2010 survey details a landscape where agriculture and river industry meet, with sites like Calhoun Boat Dock and Bessie Landing marking the persistent connection between the local economy and the water.