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1933 Map of Lamont

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Lamont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

Arkansas City sits at a critical bend in the Mississippi River, serving as a focal point for this 1930s-era riverine landscape. The map meticulously documents the ever-shifting nature of the waterway, contrasting historical meander lines from the 1820s and 1830s against the modern channel. This tension between the river and the land is underscored by the presence of the Mound Crevasse (1927), a stark reminder of the Great Flood that had recently reshaped the region's geography and infrastructure.

Away from the riverbanks, the economy of the delta is visible through the rail lines of the Mo Pac RR and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley RR, which connected small communities like Benoit, Scott, and Winterville. Landings such as Monterey Ldg and Eutaw Ldg mark where commerce met the water, while the interior features rural landmarks like Eutaw Store and the B M School. The map captures a transition period in flood control, showing an extensive network of levees and revetments designed to tame the delta.