2017 Map of Monterey

About this map

The Saint Francis River winds through a complex landscape of alluvial wetlands and agricultural tracts along the border of Cross and Poinsett counties. This terrain is defined by its hydraulic management and natural overflow features, most notably the expansive Oak Donnick Floodway and the channelized Ditch 37 Rd. The settlement of Monterey and the community at Stewart sit amidst a network of sloughs and bars, reflecting the historical importance of river navigation and drainage in this corner of Arkansas. Numerous river features such as Fortune Bar, Wheeler Bar, and Lee Bar illustrate the shifting nature of the river channel over time. Further east, Sunk Timber Lake and Hog Slough point to the remnant swamp ecology that once dominated this region before modern land reclamation efforts transformed the bottomlands.