2020 Map of Red Leaf

About this map

Lake Chicot and the Mississippi River define this riverine landscape at the border of Arkansas and Mississippi. The area is marked by the shifting path of the river, which has created numerous geographic features such as Walker Bend, Vaucluse Bar, and Stuart Island. Small settlements and landing points like Vaucluse, Sunnyside, and Red Leaf are linked by Levee Rd, which traces the high ground along the river's edge. For genealogists and local historians, several burial sites are documented across the landscape, including Old Refuge Cem and the Old Lakeport Cem near the riverbank. The complex drainage network of the Mississippi floodplain is visible through features like Ditch Bayou, Weaver Bayou, and Whiskey Chute, illustrating the hydrological management required in this low-lying delta region.