2011 Map of Montrose

About this map

Montrose serves as the primary hub of this Arkansas Delta landscape, where a dense network of drainage canals and natural waterways dictates the layout of agricultural fields. The meandering course of Bayou Bartholomew cuts across the northwest corner near Boydell, while the central and eastern portions of the map are defined by the winding paths of Big Bayou, Wards Bayou, and Crooked Bayou. These watercourses signify the fertile alluvial history of Ashley County, supporting a grid-like system of rural routes such as Ashley Road 58 and Slaughter Rd. Small settlements like Cosgrove and landmarks such as Union Cemetery are spaced along these roads, illustrating the distributed nature of local farmsteads. The inclusion of Lost Lake and various segments of Dry Bayou highlights the complex hydrology of a region deeply tied to its river-and-rail origins and modern agricultural management.