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2018 Map of Tunica

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tunica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mississippi River forms a complex boundary between Arkansas and Mississippi in this region, shaping the landscape through its dramatic meanders at Mhoon Bend and Fox Island Bend. The town of Tunica and its neighbor North Tunica serve as local centers near the eastern edge of the flood plain, while smaller settlements like Austin and Evansville are situated further south and west. The area is dense with family and community history, evidenced by a high concentration of cemeteries such as Mount Nebo Cem and Crystal Springs Cem.

Man-made infrastructure is defined by the extensive Levee Rd system and numerous drainage features like McKinney Bayou and Anderson Bayou, which manage the delta's low-lying terrain. Remnants of the river's former paths are visible in oxbow formations like Tunica Lake and Beaverdam Lake. The map reveals the persistence of rural landmarks and local roads that have connected these riverfront communities for generations.