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2017 Map of Paragould East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Paragould East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Paragould serves as the primary hub of this eastern Greene County landscape, where the street grid of the city transition into a network of agricultural drainage and rural settlements. The influence of regional transportation is evident in the alignment of the Cotton Belt RR and the namesake community of Cotton Belt, reflecting the historical importance of the railroad to local commerce. To the east, the terrain is defined by a complex system of man-made waterways including Johnson Cr Ditch, Eightmile Ditch, and Village Cr Ditch, which manage the low-lying lands of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

Surrounding the urban center are smaller locales such as Morning Star, Halliday, and Coffman. Local history is preserved at the Coffman Cem and landmarks like the Eight Mile Creek Bridge. Distinctive landforms such as Big Island and Giles Island emerge amidst the network of creeks including Hurricane Cr and Locust Cr, illustrating the watery geography that has shaped Greene County’s development.