2020 Map of Gunnison

About this map

Gunnison and its surrounding delta lowlands are defined by the winding course of the Mississippi River and its intricate network of former channels and bayous. In this 2020 map, the landscape reflects a tradition of riverfront settlement and agriculture, where the state line between the Arkansas Mississippi border meanders across Island Number 71 and Concordia Island, following the historic path of the water. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several small burial grounds across the flats, including Person Cem, Pickett Cem, and the Scott Cem near the banks of the Bogue Phalia. The small community of Perthshire stands to the north, while the grid of Gunnison remains a central point for local travel along routes like Main St and Railroad Ave. Extensive wetlands and oxbows such as Upper Old River Lake and Lake Concordia demonstrate the persistent influence of the river's hydrology on the region's development.