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2018 Map of Moon Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Moon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a complex path through this delta region, defining the border between Phillips County, Arkansas, and Coahoma County, Mississippi. This riverine landscape is shaped by hydrological shifts, evidenced by features like the Montezuma Cut-off and Montezuma Bend, alongside sedimentary formations such as Montezuma Bar and Montezuma Towhead. The map reveals a dispersed settlement pattern centered on small communities like Powell and Delta, while the urban edge of Helena-West Helena appears in the northwest.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks scattered across the fertile plains, including Mount Nebo Cem, Thompson Cem, and Fredonia Cem. The presence of oxbows and bayous, such as Moon Lake, Hubbard Lake, and Whittaker Bayou, illustrates the long-term migration of the river channel. A network of local roads and levees, including Levee Rd and Coahoma Moon Lake Road Rd, provides the infrastructure for this agricultural and flood-prone environment.