2011 Map of Winthrop

About this map

The Little River meanders through this portion of Little River County, defining a landscape of wetlands and water crossings in the early 21st century. River navigation and access points remain central to the geography here, evidenced by landmarks such as Yellow Banks Landing, Hawkins Ford, and Cotton Woods Shoals. These features point to a long history of utilizing the river's winding course for transport and local industry. To the west, the town of Winthrop serves as a local hub, while the smaller community of Alleene to the southeast contains vital local infrastructure including the Alleene Post Office. The area is interlaced with numerous named waterways like Hurricane Creek, Flat Creek, and Wards Creek, which feed into the primary river system. Genealogists can find significant local history at the Alleene Cemetery and Freeman Cemetery, which provide connections to the families who settled this southwestern Arkansas river country.