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2020 Map of West Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of West Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Little Red River defines the landscape of this Arkansas lowlands region, winding eastward past the town of West Point. This area is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and backwaters, including Milliken Lake, Barbers Lake, and Bailey Lake, which reflect the seasonal shifts of the river system. The presence of numerous sloughs, such as Crooked Slough and Taylor Slough, suggests a historically dynamic floodplain where water and soil have dictated the location of settlements and transit routes.

Local landmarks such as Hogpen Ridge, Lost Hill, and Brush Island emerge from the surrounding wetlands, offering higher ground in an otherwise fluid environment. Smaller communities like Andrews, Pryor, and Enright are connected by a web of rural roads, including River Rd S and Old Railroad Rd. Genealogists may find interest in Riverside Cemetery, located near the riverbank, which serves as a record of the families who established themselves along this critical waterway.