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2020 Map of Eminence

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Eminence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lakeport and the surrounding delta lowlands of Chicot County are defined by a complex network of bayous and former river channels at the edge of the Mississippi River. This modern survey illustrates a landscape shaped by historical watercourses, where Bayou Macon and Hill Bayou wind through a quilt of agricultural tracts. The settlement of Eminence sits centrally, north of the expansive Otter Lake and the wetlands of Soso Bayou.

Along the eastern margin, the border between Arkansas and Mississippi follows the intricate bends of the river, highlighting features like Worthington Point, Matthews Bend, and Island Number Eighty-eight. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific points of local heritage including Lakeport Cem and North Star Cem. The transition from old chutes like Moon Chute to established landings like Harwood reveals the enduring influence of the river's path on local infrastructure and community placement.