2014 Map of Moscow

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Arkansas River meanders through this section of Jefferson County, defining a landscape of sharp bends and oxbow remnants like Noble Lake and Atkins Lake. The settlement patterns here are deeply tied to the river's historical course, evidenced by features such as Trulock Bend and Richland Bend. Small communities like New Gascony, Madding, and Moscow serve as anchors for the surrounding rural territory, which is punctuated by a high density of small family or community burial grounds. Researchers will find numerous genealogical sites including Mulberry Grove Cem, Saint Ruth Cem, and Blackman Cem. The intricate network of bayous, such as Jacks Bayou and Riley Bayou, illustrates the complex drainage and fertile bottomlands that have historically supported the agricultural character of this Arkansas Delta region.