1950 Map of Helena

About this map

The Mississippi River and its labyrinthine oxbow lakes define the eastern portion of this mid-century landscape, where the major waterway separates Arkansas from Mississippi. Centered on the river port of Helena, the map illustrates a complex delta environment where the St Francis River and White River converge toward the larger channel. To the west, the elevated terrain of Crowleys Ridge and the broad Grand Prairie provide a distinct geological contrast to the alluvial lowlands.