2020 Map of Gourd

About this map

Bayou Bartholomew dictates the geography of this Delta region, carving deep, serpentine meanders through the fertile bottomlands of Lincoln, Drew, and Desha counties. The settlement of Gourd sits near a distinctive oxbow known as The Gourd, where the watercourse nearly doubles back on itself. The landscape is a network of slow-moving hydraulics, characterized by features like Gibson Brake, Bear Slough, and Mills Slough, which highlight the intricate drainage patterns essential to this agricultural corridor. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Curtis Hall Cem, Taylor Cem, and Cypress Grove Cem. Transport and property lines follow the long-established township and range system, with State Hwy 138 and various county roads, including Nevada Rd and Co Rd 37, providing access to the river bends at Raddish Bend and Slide Off-Bend.