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2011 Map of Hatchie Coon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hatchie Coon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Saint Francis Sunk Lands dominate this portion of Poinsett County, where the Saint Francis River winds through a complex network of wetlands and low-lying islands. This environment shaped the sparse but distinct settlement pattern of the early 21st century, notably at the Hatchie Coon Hunting Lodge and the small communities of Donnick and Hatchie Coon. The landscape is characterized by its numerous named islands, including Turkey Island, Panther Island, and Hatchie Coon Island, which rise above the surrounding waters.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by an extensive system of drainage projects like Ditch Number 1 and Ditch Number 59 that border the agricultural lands near Bunney. Landings such as Deep Landing and Stevens Landing provide river access points, while smaller settlements like Elm Grove and Longwill sit at the western edge of the basin, connected by a grid of county roads that navigate the edges of Purcell Slough.