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2014 Map of Frenchmans Bayou

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Frenchmans Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The alluvial plains of Mississippi and Crittenden Counties are defined here by a complex system of waterways and historical property lines. Near the town of Joiner, the landscape is partitioned by a grid of county roads that service local agricultural operations and small settlements such as Dimple and Frenchmans Bayou. The central corridor is dominated by the path of Us-61, which connects Stacy and Meneshea to the larger regional network. This 2014 survey documents the enduring importance of the Mississippi River's shifting path along the Tennessee-Arkansas border.

Along the eastern edge, the river creates a fluid boundary marked by Centennial Island and Brandywine Island. Inland, the hydrography is characterized by features like Mink Lake, Stave Lake, and the winding Bellhammer Slough, which speak to the area's drainage history. Small local landmarks like Rupe Cem and the Turrell Flying Service Airport provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of these delta communities.