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2011 Map of Yancopin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Yancopin
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 and White River converge in this delta landscape, creating a complex network of oxbow lakes, sloughs, and bayous. Small riverfront settlements and landings like Yancopin, Medina, and Hopedale Landing are connected by a system of levees and rural roads such as Yancopin Rd and Medina Rd. The volatile nature of the river channels is evident in named features like Menard Bend, House Bend, and Melinda Bar, which document the shifting silt and water over time.

Local history is preserved in landforms and water bodies bearing family names, including John Smith Lake and the Minnie Anderson Old River. The southern portion of the map is punctuated by the Turner Cemetery near Jefferson Bend, while an intricate drainage network of canals and bayous, such as Canal Number 67 and Rube Bayou, manages the low-lying terrain. This survey documents the intersection of heavy river management and rural Arkansas life in the early 21st century.