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1939 Map of Readland, 1954 Print
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1939 Map of Readland

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Mississippi River defines this landscape on the eve of World War II, where the shifting waters have carved a complex geography of cut-offs and towheads along the Arkansas Mississippi border. The map illustrates the significant impact of river engineering, noting the American Cut-Off 1858 and the older Grand Lake Cut-Off 1796-1817. These changes isolated former river bends, creating massive oxbow lakes like Grand Lake and Lake Washington, which became the focal points for local settlements.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1939
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain