2017 Map of Halley

About this map

McGehee anchor the northern reaches of this landscape where the alluvial plains of Southeast Arkansas meet a complex network of waterways. The area is defined by the winding paths of Crooked Bayou and Boggy Bayou, which dictate the placement of rural roads and the boundaries of agricultural fields. Settlement patterns follow the higher ground near the bayous, notably at Trippe Junction and Halley, where the intersection of state highways and country roads historically facilitated local trade. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Bowie Cem, Old Grange Cem, and Beasley Cem, which are scattered throughout the low-lying terrain. The transition between Desha and Chicot counties is clearly marked, illustrating the geopolitical divisions that shaped this portion of the Delta. From the Mc Gehee Municipal Airport down to Bellaire, the map provides a look at the modern drainage and land management systems, such as Canal Number 18, that sustain the region's agricultural economy.