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2015 Map of Rena Lara

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Rena Lara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Mississippi River shapes the western boundary of this landscape, carving a complex network of oxbows and secondary channels along the Arkansas and Mississippi border. The shifting hydrology of the river is evident in features like Sunflower Bend and Desoto Lake, which represent the historical meanders of this waterway. This area is characterized by numerous river-access points and small communities, including Sunflower Landing and Rena Lara, which reflect the region's historical reliance on the river for transport and trade.

Moving inland, the Hushpuckena River and its associated tributaries like Hushpuckena Creek and Blands Bayou drain the low-lying terrain. The map details several rural settlements such as Hillhouse, Willis, and Walnut Grove, many of which are connected by specialized local roads like the Alligator-Rena Lara Road. Large landforms such as Island Number 66 and Jackson Island Bar further emphasize the dynamic alluvial environment of the Delta.