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2020 Map of Frenchmans Bayou

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Frenchmans Bayou meanders through the fertile alluvial plains of Northeast Arkansas, defining a landscape where water and agriculture are inextricably linked. The settlement of Joiner serves as a northern anchor in this region, which is marked by the shifting path of the river and the complex drainage of Bellhammer Slough and Lamb Bayou. The map captures the intricate jurisdictional boundaries where Mississippi Co meets Crittenden Co and the state line transitions between Arkansas and Tennessee.

Notable landmarks such as Meneshea Lake and Mink Lake highlight the low-lying terrain of the Delta, while the distinct river features of Devils Elbow and Centennial Island illustrate the historic hydrological patterns of the Mississippi River system. Small rural communities like Saint Thomas, Dimple, and Stacy are connected by a network of county roads and drainage canals, while the Rupe Cem and Turrell Flying Service Airport provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians documenting the early 21st-century development of these riverfront counties.