The last outpost of civilisation in River Barony, ruled by the ancient matriarch Aunt Talitha. Its citizens are elderly but steadfast in keeping the old ways alive, hiding their well-tended homes and gardens from the harriers who pass through. The folk of River Crossing tell Roland's ka-tet everything they know about the land ahead, provide them a wonderful meal, and send them toward Lud. Before parting, Talitha gives Roland her silver cross and asks him to lay it at the foot of the Dark Tower.