2011 Map of Council

About this map

Council Island and the shifting channels of the Mississippi River dominate this landscape along the Arkansas-Mississippi border. The survey details a river-dependent economy marked by numerous landings and revetments, including Peters Landing and Commerce Landing, which served the surrounding agricultural tracts. Family-named farms such as Blue Point Farm, Anderson Farm, and Perry Farm are scattered across the floodplain, often situated near relic water bodies like Midway Lake and Old River Lake. Further inland, the small settlement of Peters is anchored by Peters Cemetery, while Happy Cemetery lies to the northeast. The presence of Ashley Point Lodge and various bars and towheads like Mac Towhead reflects the active use of the river for both commerce and recreation in the early 21st century.