2017 Map of McArthur

About this map

The settlement of McArthur sits at the heart of this Desha County landscape, defined by a complex network of bayous and engineered drainage canals typical of the Arkansas Delta. The winding path of Coon Bayou and Middle Coon Bayou intersects with modern straight-line features like Canal Number 16 and Canal Number 43, illustrating the long-term efforts to manage the wetlands for agricultural use. To the south, the northern outskirts of McGehee appear near the Mc Gehee Municipal Airport. For those researching local history or genealogy, several burial sites are documented across the plain, including Palestine Cem, Warrington Cem, and McArthur Cem. The map reveals a transition from the irregular, water-carved terrain along Opossum Fork to the strictly gridded section lines and agricultural roads that now dominate the region.