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2017 Map of Peach Orchard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Black River meanders through a dense network of wetlands and sloughs in this northeastern Arkansas landscape, where the town of Peach Orchard serves as a primary settlement along the railroad corridor. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous named water bodies such as Murphy Lake, Flat Lake, and the winding Little River. These waterways are connected by man-made improvements like the Little River Cutoff and the Petersburg Ditch, reflecting long-term efforts to manage the swampy terrain for agriculture.

Local history and genealogy researchers can find several small burial grounds scattered across the countryside, including Nelson Cem, Allen Cem, and Hoisey Cem. The map identifies specific landmarks along the river's path, such as Cow Ford Bend, Roach Point, and Hubble Bridge. Further south, the settlement of Brookings sits near the riverbank, while the hamlet of Heelstring occupies the northern reaches, illustrating the persistent rural settlement patterns of the Clay Co and Greene Co border region.