1951 Map of Wolf Island

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a dynamic landscape of shifting silt and riverine boundaries along the border of Kentucky and Missouri. This 1951 survey focuses on the massive Wolf Island No 5, a landmass defined by its complex topography and its relationship to the main channel. The presence of an Indefinite Boundary in several locations underscores the volatile nature of the river's path, where bars like Middle Bar and Medley Bar constantly evolve. Along the eastern banks, distinct topographic rises such as Chalk Bluff and Three Ponds Bluff provide stable overlooks above the floodplain. The area is marked by numerous secondary water bodies, including Long Pond and Three Ponds, as well as the mouth of Obion Creek where it meets the Mississippi. These features document the intricate hydraulic environment of Fulton County before further modern channelization altered the character of these river islands.