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2024 Map of Indian Bay SE

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Indian Bay SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the Arkansas Delta, where the meandering White River forms the natural boundary between Arkansas, Monroe, and Phillips Counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of oxbow lakes, sloughs, and chutes, including Big Island Chute which carves around the prominent Big Island. This area remains a preserved sanctuary of bottomland hardwoods and wetlands, reflecting the hydraulic complexity of the White River basin.

Local genealogy and history are preserved at small sites like Chute Cem and Jones Cem, situated near the junctions of rural routes like Ethel Rd and Jones Lake Rd. Water bodies with distinct local names, such as Eagle Nest Lake, Govington Lake, and Hurricane Bayou, indicate the long-standing relationship between the community and these seasonally shifting waterways. The presence of numerous named points along the river, like Lower Hog Point and Raft Bend, highlights the historical importance of river navigation and landmarking in this remote riverine corridor.