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2017 Map of McGehee South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of McGehee South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bayou Bartholomew snakes through this southeast Arkansas landscape, defining the agricultural and hydrological character of the region. The map captures the significant transition point where the city of Dermott sits near the junction of three counties — Drew, Desha, and Chicot. This area is characterized by low-lying wetlands and sluggish water bodies like Tupelo Brake, Northern Brake, and Big Bayou Slough, which weave between strictly gridded farm roads.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial grounds, including McDermott Cem, Coleman Cem, and New Hope Cem. The rail influence is visible through the Midway St Railroad and its path through the urban centers of McGehee and Dermott. The map also details smaller communities and crossroads such as Masonville, Baxter, and Halley Junction, providing a clear view of the rural settlement patterns at the edge of the Mississippi Delta.