2017 Map of Herman

About this map

Crowleys Ridge rises above the alluvial plains of Craighead County, shaping the settlement patterns and drainage of this Arkansas landscape. This 2017 survey details a transition from the elevated terrain near Herman and Gilkerson to the low-lying agricultural drainage networks to the west and south. The map documents an intricate system of water management, featuring several man-made channels such as Whaley Slough Ditch, Ark Slough Ditch, and Black Fork Ditch, which redirect water around the ridge's base. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of Bishop Cem and Gibson Cem, alongside small communities like Gibson and Nemo. The intersection of land and water is further marked by the Big Creek Site 11 Reservoir and Big Creek Site 13 Reservoir, reflecting modern conservation and water control efforts in the region.