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2011 Map of Wright

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wright
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a massive, serpentine path through Jefferson County, defining the shifting geography of Brodie Bend and Silers Island. This landscape is deeply shaped by its relationship to water, evidenced by the complex network of canals and ditches like Main Canal and Lateral I that drain the fertile river bottoms. The small settlement of Wright serves as a central point in this agricultural region, situated near aviation landmarks like Archer Landing Strip and Bennett Landing Strip.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds across the area, including Watkins Cemetery, Clark Hill Cemetery, and Salem Cemetery. The map also captures river-centric landmarks such as Adamsburg Landing and Wild Cat Crossing, alongside the northern water management at Bredlow Reservoir. These features together illustrate a rural Arkansas community where transportation and land use are dictated by the river’s historical floodplains and modern drainage infrastructure.