Loading map...

2011 Map of Lake Cheatham

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lake Cheatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wargo Landing sits at a strategic bend of the Arkansas River, where the river's winding course creates landforms like Wells Point and Callie Lake. This alluvial landscape is defined by its complex network of water bodies, including Lake Cheatham and Jefferson Lake, protected by a prominent Levee system. The map documents the intricate hydrography of the region, featuring Sutton Bayou and Red Fork Bayou, which drain into larger basins toward the Mississippi River near Monterey Bend.

Transport and access in this riverfront area are facilitated by the Shiloh Landing Strip and local infrastructure such as Great River Rd and Cooks Ramp. The geography here is marked by oxbow lakes and islands, most notably Ozark Island Number Seventyfive, illustrating the shifting nature of the river channels. The presence of Canal Number 66 suggests managed drainage projects essential for maintaining the surrounding fields and wetlands like Eagles Nest Lake.