1982 Map of Mellwood

About this map

Mississippi River dynamics dominate this portion of the Arkansas-Mississippi border, where the shifting channel has left behind a complex network of chutes and oxbows. The settlement of Mellwood serves as a central point for a landscape defined by industrial and agricultural transport, evidenced by the presence of Mosby Spur and the rail line connecting Lundell, Crumrod, and Ferguson. The map records a series of distinct river landings including Dawson Landing, Reese Landing, and Ludlow Landing, highlighting the historic importance of water-based commerce along this stretch of the Delta.