1983 Map of Rivervale

About this map

Little River and its intricate distributary system dominate this mid-century Northeast Arkansas landscape, where the Right Hand Chute of Little River and Left Hand Chute of Little River carve through the alluvial plains of Poinsett County. This survey reveals a region defined by extensive drainage engineering, with a dense network of canals such as Ditch No 12 and Diversion Ditch designed to manage the bottomlands. The small settlement of Rivervale serves as a central point near the Dillard Cutoff, while rural life is anchored by landmarks like Buffalo Ch, Caraway Ch, and the County Sch at West Ridge. The map illustrates the transition from the natural winding course of the Old River to a highly managed agricultural environment, evidenced by the numerous spoil banks and named ditches that crisscross the territory between Stier and Bondsville.