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2015 Map of Arcola

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Arcola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Arcola and the adjacent settlement of Johnston anchor the southeastern corner of this Delta landscape, where the agricultural legacy of Washington County is etched into a network of drainage bayous and section roads. The meandering path of Deer Creek flows northward through Wilmot and Hays, a remnant of the natural hydrology that predates the systematic tiling and channelization of the region. This 2015 survey reveals the persistence of rural communities like Aldridge and Jones Chapel, often identified by their proximity to local landmarks such as the Morning Star Cem.

Transport and aviation infrastructure mark the modern era, with Abide Airpark situated west of the core farming tracts and Old Highway 61 running parallel to the creek. The terrain is defined by low-lying water bodies including Swiftwater Bayou and Huddleston Lake, which illustrate the complex drainage patterns required to maintain the surrounding cropland. Local road names like Slago Dairy Rd and Fire Tower Rd hint at the diverse land use and historic industries that have sustained these Mississippi communities for generations.