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2011 Map of Readland

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Readland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this landscape, its shifting course evidenced by the broad arc of Grand Lake and the engineering of the Grand Lake Cutoff. Along the riverbanks, a network of river-based commerce and navigation is visible through numerous landings, including Carriola Landing, Coal Landing, and Carolina Landing. These sites, along with features like the Cracraft Dikes and Cracraft Revetment, show the ongoing efforts to manage the river's path and protect the surrounding Chicot County terrain.

Inland from the river, the settlement of Readland sits near the crescent-shaped lake, supported by a grid of rural roads such as Feibelman Rd and Masonville Rd. The area is characterized by low-lying wetlands and smaller water bodies like Willow Lake and Snag Lake. The presence of the Baker Flying Service Airport provides a modern logistical layer to this primarily agricultural and riverine environment, where large islands like Island Number 89 continue to define the river's intricate channel system.