2018 Map of Arcola

About this map

Arcola and its surrounding delta flatlands are defined by a complex network of waterways and agricultural drainage in this 2018 survey. The landscape is dominated by the meandering course of Deer Creek to the east and the winding Swiftwater Bayou through the center, illustrating the hydraulic character of Washington County. Small settlements like Burdette and Wilmont are connected by a grid of rural roads, many bearing family names such as Billy Greenway Rd, Hendrix Rd, and Douglas Rd, which reflect the local history of land ownership and farming. For genealogists and local researchers, the map identifies several distinct burial sites including Morning Star Cem, Paxton Cem, and Arcola Cem. The presence of the Abide Airpark and the legacy route of Old Hwy 61 further detail the transportation evolution of this Mississippi Delta region.