1956 Map of Piggott

About this map

The St Francis River forms a winding corridor through this section of the Mississippi Embayment, serving as the natural boundary between Clay County, Arkansas, and Dunklin County, Missouri. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the river’s former courses and flood control measures, including Raft Slough and Hampton Slough. Large islands such as Bass Island and Shipley Island are caught within the river's loops, while the 1847 Meander Line illustrates the shifting nature of the state border over time.