2014 Map of Arkansas Post

About this map

Arkansas Post National Memorial anchors this landscape at the intersection of the Arkansas River and the Arkansas Post Canal. This survey documents a region defined by its complex hydrology and early colonial importance, centered on the settlement of Arkansas Post. The area is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including Little Post Bayou, Parish Lake, and the winding Menard Bayou, which reflect the dynamic nature of the river delta. North of the river, the city of Gillett sits amidst a grid of rural roads and family-named landmarks. Numerous small burial sites, such as Mt Olive Cem, Champion Cem, and Skull Cem, are scattered across the terrain, offering significant points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the heritage of this riverfront community. The map also highlights distinctive landforms like Post Bend and Ecores Rouges, which have historically shaped navigation and settlement patterns along the waterway.