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2013 Map of Tiptonville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Tiptonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the western edge of this territory, where the dynamic river landscape is marked by landforms like Island Number 10 and Winchester Towhead. The town of Tiptonville sits at the southern end of the sheet, serving as a hub for a network of rural roads that stretch toward the river's edge. Inland, the hydrology is defined by a complex system of sloughs and bayous, including Black Bayou and Old Graveyard Slough, which weave through the agricultural flats.

Evidence of river-dependent commerce is visible through several historic landing sites such as Bessie Landing, Cates Landing, and Goochs Landing. These points, along with small settlements like Cronanville, Proctor City, and Phillippy, reflect a long history of human interaction with the river's floodplain. The presence of the Calhoun Boat Dock and Lambs Bar further illustrates the ongoing relationship between local residents and the water.