2014 Map of Ulm

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this landscape at the intersection of Prairie, Arkansas, and Monroe Counties. The town of Ulm serves as the central hub, situated along the AR 79 Hwy SE corridor and a network of precisely gridded farm roads. This area of the Grand Prairie is characterized by an extensive system of man-made water features designed to support local rice farming, including the Layne Arkansas Reservoir, Baker Brothers Reservoir, and Trotters Reservoir. Natural drainage is provided by slow-moving waterways such as La Grue Bayou and Lost Island Bayou, which wind through the rectilinear sections. The map reveals the persistence of early community landmarks, including Zion Cem near the town center and Saint Paul Cem to the northeast. Small-scale settlements like Lookout and various family-named reservoirs highlight the deep connection between the local families and the land's irrigation-dependent economy.