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2014 Map of Gillett

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Gillett anchors the northern reaches of this survey, where a grid of rural roads meets the intricate hydrology of the Arkansas Delta. The town's layout, centered around W Main St and W Harrison Ave, transitions into a landscape dominated by the winding course of Bayou Meto and the broader sweep of the Arkansas River. This confluence of waterways has created a complex terrain of oxbows and points, including Taylor Old River and Thedford Bend.

Genealogists will find significance in the distribution of rural burial grounds like Saint Pauls Cem, Boggins Cem, and Moore Cem, which stand as markers of the area's agricultural heritage. The southern portions of the map reveal a transition into more volatile riverine environments near Moody Old River and Echubby Lake, illustrating the historical challenges of settlement in a region defined by shifting currents and seasonal bayous.