2024 Map of Readland

About this map

Grand Lake dominates the western portion of this quadrangle, an expansive oxbow water body that mirrors the winding path of the Mississippi River to the east. Situated at the junction of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, the area around Readland is defined by its complex hydrologic history and the massive levee systems that protect the delta's low-lying land. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by significant river engineering, including the Worthington Cutoff and Grand Lake Cutoff, which have permanently altered the flow and sediment patterns of the river.