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2011 Map of Frenchmans Bayou

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Frenchmans Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Frenchmans Bayou and the surrounding river bottomlands of Mississippi County define this landscape along the Arkansas-Tennessee border. The winding path of the Mississippi River has left behind a complex network of oxbow lakes and sloughs, including Mink Lake, Stave Lake, and the expansive Meneshea Lake. This 2011 survey documents the intricate water management and navigation features essential to the region, such as the Saint Francis Levee and the Happy Valley Revetment. Small rural settlements like Saint Thomas, Meneshea, and Stacy are connected by a grid of county roads that cut through the fertile alluvial plain.

Local history is preserved at Rupe Cemetery and along the water's edge at Happy Valley Landing and Rasts Landing. The terrain is characterized by river features like Centennial Bend, Brandywine Point, and Massey Bar, illustrating the river's historical migration. Toward the south, Lambethville sits near Willow Lake, while drainage features like Lamb Bayou and Bellhammer Slough underscore the low-lying nature of this delta environment.