2014 Map of Powers Slough

About this map

Powers Slough dominates the central lowlands of this Poinsett County landscape, where the L'Anguille River meanders south through a network of drainage channels and small tributaries. The terrain is defined by a heavy reliance on water management and agricultural infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of Claypool Reservoir in the northeast and John Kocher Lake further south. Numerous named bayous and branches, such as Raccoon Bayou, Mardis Br, and Hollow Br, slice through the township grids, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Arkansas Delta. A systematic grid of section roads and lanes, including Weiner Cutoff Rd and family-named routes like Massengill Rd and Huber Ln, provides access to the surrounding fields. The map captures the agricultural character of the region during a period of modern surveying, reflecting how the local landscape has been shaped by both natural waterways and deliberate irrigation efforts.