2014 Map of New Union

About this map

The Ouachita River defines the central geography of this region, snaking through the bottomlands with complex meanders such as Stormhole Bend and Caney Marais Bend. This intricate fluvial landscape is marked by numerous oxbows and backwaters, including Mud Lake, Pereogeethe Lake, and Jones Lake, illustrating the river's historical shifts across the floodplain. The terrain rises to distinct landforms like Pea Ridge and Cedar Ridge, providing higher ground above the wet drainages of Caney Bayou and Lapoile Creek. The settlement of New Union sits at the intersection of local routes, including Jones Lake Road, while the southern portion of the area is traversed by the Strong Highway. This 2014 survey documents the convergence of Bradley, Union, and Ashley counties at the junction where the Saline River meets the Ouachita, a critical waterway network for South Arkansas.