2014 Map of Lake City

About this map

Lake City serves as the focal point of this Arkansas Delta landscape, where the Saint Francis River winds through a complex network of wetlands and agricultural tracts. The geography is defined by a series of geographic "islands" and ridges, such as Gum Island, Cane Island, and Poplar Ridge, which rise above the surrounding lowlands. These higher grounds have long dictated the placement of cemeteries and early settlements. Local history is preserved in several burial sites across the quadrangle, including the Upper Cane Island Cem and the Lower Cane Island Cem, as well as the Lake City Cem near the town center. The drainage patterns of Purcell Slough and Spicewood Slough indicate the alluvial nature of the region, while the Maumelle Prairie in the south provides a distinct terrain shift. Small communities like Southland, Claunch, and Lunsford are linked by a grid of county roads that navigate the waterways and irrigation ditches.