2017 Map of Soudan

About this map

The confluence of the Saint Francis River and L'Anguille River shapes this corner of eastern Arkansas, where the alluvial plain meets the distinct elevation of Crowley Ridge. The settlement of Soudan is marked by the Soudan Cem, positioned near a sharp bend in the river system. This landscape is a complex network of oxbow lakes and wetlands, including Little Yancopin Lake, Big Yancopin Lake, and Larkin Lake, which illustrate the historical movement of these watercourses. To the south, the topography shifts upward at Skidmore Ridge as it enters the St. Francis National Forest. The map captures the specialized water management infrastructure of the Madison-Marianna Diversion, essential for controlling the seasonal shifts of these major delta rivers. Near the community of Cody, river features like True Love Bar and Cow Bayou Bar indicate the active depositional environment of the Saint Francis during this period.