2017 Map of Heafer

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Turrell and Heafer in Crittenden County reveals a complex network of drainage and rural homesteads defined by the path of Big Creek. This 2017 study illustrates the persistent settlement patterns of eastern Arkansas, where small communities like Booker and Clarkedale are interconnected by a dense grid of local roads, including State Hwy 118 and Smokey Alley Rd. The distribution of family and community burial sites, such as Saint Pauls Cem, Cruse Cem, and Walnut Grove Cem, provides a significant record for genealogical research in this delta region. While much of the terrain is dedicated to large-scale farming, natural features like Benwood Lake and the winding Dry Bayou break the geometric precision of the township lines. The mapping of named thoroughfares like Stover Rd and Walnut Grove Church Rd reflects the enduring importance of local landmarks in navigating this flat, alluvial expanse.