1969 Map of Wolf Island

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a dynamic border between Missouri and Kentucky in this late-1960s survey, where the river's shifting path is marked by features like Middle Bar and Medley Bar. The landscape is dominated by the Wolf Island Floodway, a massive engineering feature designed to manage the river's seasonal volatility. Within this low-lying region, small pockets of history remain at Wolf Island, where the Ivie Cem and nearby Mt Zion Ch serve as anchors for local genealogy. To the west, Towosahgy State Park preserves important cultural ground, while the eastern bank is defined by the elevation of Chalk Bluff and Three Ponds Bluff. This map captures a rural riverfront economy defined by drainage and flood control, evidenced by the extensive levee systems protecting James Bayou and the surrounding farmland.