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1984 Map of Monterey

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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The St Francis River winds through this alluvial landscape, defining the intersection of Cross, Poinsett, and Crittenden Counties. By the mid-1980s, the terrain shows a sophisticated network of water management, characterized by an Irr Canal and numerous designated drainages including Wolf Slough, Fortune Slough, and Hog Slough. These features speak to the region's agricultural intensification and the persistent efforts to manage the low-lying wetlands of the Delta.

Small local centers and industry hubs such as Monterey, Twist, and Anderson Tully (Stewart) appear alongside modern infrastructure like a Landing Strip. Conservation efforts are visible in the Singer Forest Natural Heritage Area, preserving a segment of the bottomland environment amidst the surrounding fields and sloughs. This survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and hydrological engineering that shaped East Arkansas during this era.