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2020 Map of Portland

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Portland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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Bayou Bartholomew snakes through this Ashley County landscape, carving a deep, winding path that defines the local geography. The settlement of Portland sits in the northeast, while Parkdale occupies the southern edge, connected by a network of rural routes like S Main St and Co Rd 162. The terrain is marked by numerous brakes and sloughs, such as Bear Brake, Saint Marion Brake, and Flat Slough, indicating a low-lying alluvial environment where water and land frequently intermingle.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds, including Holly Grove Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem. The agricultural and hydrologic character of the region is further evidenced by the Wilson Brake Reservoir and the drainage of Overflow Creek to the west. Small community centers like Sunshine and a local School near Parkdale provide a glimpse into the social fabric of this rural Arkansas river territory.