2014 Map of Turner

About this map

The low-lying bottomlands of the White River and its intricate network of sloughs and bayous define this part of the Arkansas Delta. The landscape is a mosaic of agriculture and wetlands, punctuated by the small settlements of Turner, Mayos, and Indian Bay. The boundary between Monroe County and Phillips County cuts north to south through the quadrangle, with the winding paths of Prairie Cypress Creek and Big Cypress Creek shaping the local drainage. Numerous cemeteries, including Valley Grove Cem and Israel Cem, are scattered across the terrain, offering vital touchpoints for genealogists researching family histories in these rural townships. At the southern edge, the Water Bayou Reservoir and several oxbow lakes like Moon Lake and Eagle Nest Lake highlight the shifting course of the river systems that have historically driven the region's economy and settlement patterns.