2011 Map of Moon Lake

About this map

Mississippi River dynamics define this landscape on the border of Arkansas and Mississippi, where the river's shifting course has left behind significant oxbow features and river-bottom landings. The massive crescent of Moon Lake dominates the eastern half of the quadrangle, separated from the main channel by Alcorn Island and the Montezuma Towhead. This 2011 survey documents a network of rural settlements and agricultural infrastructure, including Delta, Powell, and Danforth. For genealogists and local historians, the map is a vital resource for locating several rural burial grounds such as Mount Nebo Cemetery, Thompson Cemetery, and Fredonia Cemetery. The riverbank itself remains punctuated by historical points of transit like Fitzhugh Landing and Williamson Landing, while the interior is crisscrossed by drainage and flood control features like Whittaker Bayou and the Delta-Friars Point Revetment.