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2020 Map of Helena

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Helena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Helena-West Helena serves as the focal point of this Mississippi River landscape, where the urban grid of Helena meets the expansive waters of the Helena Reach. The city's civic and educational center is clearly defined by the Phillips County Courthouse and Phillips Community College. Along the riverbank, the shifting nature of the waterway is evident in features like Helena Towhead, Prairie Point Towhead, and Flower Lake Bar, illustrating the constant deposition and erosion that shapes the border between Arkansas and Mississippi.

West of the river, the terrain transitions into the protected woodlands of the St. Francis National Forest. This area is dotted with numerous small lakes and bayous, including Porter Lake and Storm Creek Lake, reflecting the complex hydrology of the delta. Local genealogy and history are preserved in the distribution of several burial sites across the landscape, from the large Maple Hill Cem near the city center to more rural locations like Saunder Chapel Cem and Crouse Cem.