2020 Map of Gillett

About this map

Gillett sits at the northern edge of this complex riverine landscape, where the Arkansas River carves a winding path through the delta. The terrain is defined by the remnants of the river's historical shifts, visible in features like Taylor Old River, Moody Old River, and the Old Old River. These oxbows and cutoffs, such as Cooks Point Cutoff, trace the evolution of the waterway over time. The map documents the intricate network of bayous, including Bayou Meto, Bills Bayou, and Moore Bayou, which drain the low-lying wetlands between the major river bends.