2020 Map of Brickeys

About this map

Brickeys and the surrounding Arkansas delta landscape are defined by the winding course of the Saint Francis River and its intricate network of former channels and bayous. This area in Lee County is a complex of wetlands and agricultural lands, where the state line with Mississippi follows the shifting path of the river through Old Walnut Bend. The settlement pattern is characterized by small communities like Tongin, Raggio, and Whitehall, often organized along local roads and state highways such as State Hwy 131. Numerous family and community burial grounds, including Ward Farm Cem and Shepherd Grove Cem, are scattered across the landscape, providing essential landmarks for genealogical research. The presence of Whiskey Chute and Whiskey Island reflects the historical hydrology of the river system before modern water management.