2020 Map of Wittsburg

About this map

Wittsburg and the surrounding Arkansas bottomlands are defined by the winding course of the Saint Francis River system and its complex flood control structures. The topography here is split between the elevated ridges of Village Creek State Park to the west and the broad alluvial plain of the Saint Francis Floodway to the east. This landscape reflects a history of managing the powerful Mississippi Delta waters, evidenced by the numerous bends and bars like Johnson Bend and Austelle Bar. Within the park, substantial water bodies such as Lake Dunn and Lake Austell are prominent features, while the lowland areas are dotted with smaller remnants like Bushy Lake and Big Bear Lake. Small settlements like Levesque and Kinton provide anchors for local history, alongside quiet landmarks such as Saint Marks Cem and Walters Cem, which speak to the area's rural genealogy.