2017 Map of Avery

About this map

Bayou Bartholomew anchors this landscape in Lincoln County, winding through a complex network of wetlands and agricultural tracts. The terrain is defined by its extensive "brakes" and sloughs, such as Gibson Brake, Purtris Brake, and Dark Brake, which reveal the historical drainage patterns of the Arkansas Delta. Small rural settlements like Fresno, Meroney, and Avery are connected by a grid of county roads, including the historically descriptive Sorrels Ferry Rd. This 2017 survey details the intensive water management of the area, featuring several reservoirs like Pinchback Reservoir and Shooks Reservoir. For the local historian or genealogist, the map pinpoint's the location of the Mackwee Cem and traces the modern extent of Cane Cr Lake, providing a clear look at how the region's hydrography and small communities coexist in the early 21st century.