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1984 Map of Princedale

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Princedale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Crowleys Ridge dominates the western landscape of this mid-1980s Arkansas survey, creating a sharp topographic contrast with the flat alluvial lowlands to the east. This geological formation serves as a natural upland where the settlements of Birdeye and Pleasant Hill are established, safe from the complex network of wetlands that define the rest of the quadrangle. The eastern half of the map is a maze of drainage and waterways, including the engineered Straight Slough and the winding St Francis Bay.

At the southern edge, the small community of Princedale and the River Front landmark sit amidst a dense system of seasonal watercourses such as Copeland Slough and Magot Slough. The intricate pattern of sloughs and creeks like Prairie Creek and Harefarm Creek illustrates the historical challenge of managing water and agriculture in this corner of Cross County, where land use is dictated by the proximity to the St. Francis River basin.