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2020 Map of Wright

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a complex course through this portion of Jefferson and Pulaski Counties, defined by dramatic meanders and engineered navigation aids. The landscape is marked by prominent river features such as Brodie Bend, the Brodie Bend Cutoff, and the expansive Hensley Island. The settlement of Wright sits at a crossroads near the riverbank, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural plains.

Evidence of the region's managed water systems is visible in the extensive network of drainage and irrigation channels, including Lateral H, Main Canal, and Cross-Ditch. Local history is anchored by several family and community landmarks, such as Watkins Cem and Clark Hill Cem near the river's edge. To the north, the terrain transitions into the low-lying Possum Flat, while landmarks like White Bluff and Mocks Point provide natural orientation points along the shifting river corridor.