2011 Map of McGehee South

About this map

Dermott serves as the central hub for this portion of Desha County, where the grid of city streets transitions into the expansive agricultural landscape of southeast Arkansas. The sinuous path of Bayou Bartholomew snakes through the western portion of the map, creating a distinct natural boundary that separates large farming tracts. This 2011 survey captures a rural landscape heavily defined by family history and lineage, evidenced by the high density of small cemeteries scattered across the countryside. From the Bates Cemetery in the northeast corner down to the Davis Cemetery near the city limits, these sites offer a significant trail for genealogists. The road network, including Cotton Belt Rd and Skipper Bridge Rd, links smaller settlements like Masonville and Baxter to the larger rail and highway corridors that facilitate the region's agricultural economy.