1972 Map of Montgomery Island

About this map

The confluence of the White River and Mississippi River dominates this early 1970s survey of the Arkansas-Mississippi border. This river-driven landscape is defined by its dynamic hydrology, featuring a network of cutoff lakes and sloughs such as McClellan Lake, Old Tar Paper Shack Lake, and Old River Lake. The terrain is characterized by large fluvial landmasses like Big Island and Concordia Island, which are intricately carved by waterways like Concordia Chute and Mayhorn Bayou. The eastern bank, near the Levee in Mississippi, shows signs of established settlement and infrastructure. Here, researchers can find St Pauls Ch and Rosedale Cem alongside the Terrene Landing Gaging Station. Evidence of former transportation networks is visible through the Old RR Grade, while the Landing Strip on Montgomery Towhead points to more modern utility in this frequently shifting riparian environment.