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2018 Map of Gunnison

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Gunnison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mississippi River floodplain in Bolivar County is defined by its complex hydrology and agricultural grid, as shown in this contemporary topographical survey. The town of Gunnison serves as the central hub, situated near the modern Levee Rd and the winding course of the Concordia Bayou. Historical burial grounds including Gunnison Cem, Concordia Cem, and Scott Cem are scattered across the landscape, providing essential points of reference for genealogists tracing local families.

Natural features like Concordia Island and Island Number 71 illustrate the shifting nature of the river's path along the Arkansas-Mississippi state line. To the east, the Bogue Phalia meanders through the flat delta lands, while smaller settlements like Perthshire, Waxhaw, and Concordia are connected by a network of rural routes such as Amel Rd and Knowlton Rd. This map documents a region where massive levee systems and the river's ancient oxbows, such as Upper Old River Lake, dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.