2014 Map of Elaine

About this map

The town of Elaine anchors this Delta landscape, where the shifting hydrology of the Mississippi River has historically defined the community’s layout and economy. The map reveals a complex system of drainage and former river channels, including Old Town Lake and Yellow Bank Bayou, which weave between agricultural land and small settlements. Local history is deeply embedded in the land through several named cemeteries, such as New Jerusalem Cem and Saint Claire Cem, often situated near older river landings. The riverfront itself is marked by distinctive features like the Modoc Crevasse and Robson Towhead, illustrating the ongoing physical changes along the Arkansas-Mississippi border. Small communities like Morning Star, Hoop Spur, and Modoc are connected by a grid of rural roads and state highways, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage and the importance of river access at Fair Landing and Burke Landing.