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2020 Map of Arcola

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Arcola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Arcola and its surrounding delta flatlands are defined by the intricate winding of Deer Creek and several bayous that drain this fertile agricultural region. This recent survey shows a landscape heavily partitioned by a grid of rural roads, where small settlements like Burdette and Wilmot persist as local hubs. The abundance of named waterways, including Red Bridge Bayou, Rolling Bayou, and Swiftwater Bayou, underscores the historical and geographical significance of water management in Washington County.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific locations of several rural burial grounds, such as Morning Star Cem, Arcola Cem, and Paxton Cem, which often serve as the remaining physical markers of the community's early residents. Near the center of the sheet, the presence of Huddleston Lake and the Abide Airpark further distinguishes this section of the Mississippi Delta, showing the modern utility of land that has long been dedicated to large-scale cultivation.