2020 Map of De Valls Bluff

About this map

The White River winds in deep oxbows through this portion of Prairie County, shaping the local geography from Bucks Landing down to Hider Bend. The historic river town of De Valls Bluff serves as a central hub, situated along a prominent bend where the river meets the southern wetlands. The settlement patterns reflect the era’s agricultural and transport infrastructure, with Hazen appearing to the west and the dual-named community of Fredonia (Biscoe) to the east. Genealogists will find notable burial sites including Oakland Cem near the bluff and Harris Cem further inland. The landscape is defined by its water-rich terrain, featuring numerous cutoff lakes like Old River, Black Lake, and Miers Lake, while topographic highlights such as Arkapola Bluff and Pfennighausen Ridge provide contrast to the low-lying bayous and sloughs that dominate the eastern section near Brasfield.