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2011 Map of Reydell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bayou Meto meanders through this portion of Arkansas County, defining a landscape shaped by slow-moving waterways and agricultural lowlands. The settlement of Reydell serves as a central point in a network of rural roads, including Gibson Rd and Bunch Rd, which connect scattered communities like Langford and Birmac. These small clusters are often situated near distinctive water features such as Big Grassy Brake and Rodgers Reservoir, reflecting the historical importance of water management in this delta-like environment.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific burial sites at Langford Cemetery and Lemmons Cemetery, which provide tangible links to the families who settled this area north of the Arkansas River. The terrain is characterized by broad, low-lying areas like Buckingham Flat, where the interplay of secondary bayous such as Little Bayou Meto and Bear Bayou creates a complex drainage system that has influenced land use and settlement patterns for generations.