1984 Map of Marianna

About this map

Marianna serves as the regional hub in this mid-1980s look at Lee County, situated where the lowlands are defined by the winding course of the L' Anguille River. The landscape reveals a pattern of rural settlements and small agricultural centers such as Wrightland, Felton, and Canaan. The presence of the Lee Co-Marianna Airport and multiple landing strips suggests the importance of aerial access for the region's expansive farming operations. Hydrology dominates the terrain, with Big Cypress Creek and Larkin Creek draining into the river system, while Three Mile Slough marks the eastern edge of the survey. For those researching family history in the Arkansas Delta, this map records the locations of numerous unnamed rural cemeteries and outlying communities like Westor and Larkin before late-century changes altered the local road and settlement networks.