2011 Map of Forrest City

About this map

Forrest City serves as the focal point of this Eastern Arkansas landscape, situated along the distinct geological rise of Crowley Ridge. The terrain transitions from the low-lying bottomlands of the L'Anguille River in the west to the elevated ridge that dictates the placement of older settlements and cemeteries. Local history is anchored by sites like Mount Vernon Cemetery and Forrest City Cemetery, while smaller rural communities such as Shiloh, Union Hill, and Rosine dot the outlying areas. The region's water management is evident in the series of reservoirs and dams, including Telico Lake, Hickey Lake, and Lake Saint Francis, which provide recreation and irrigation for the surrounding agricultural tracts. The map captures the intersection of major transportation corridors with the natural winding paths of Big Telico Creek and Crow Creek, illustrating how the modern infrastructure follows the older contours of the ridge.