The Mississippi Alluvial Plain
Arkansas Region
Cities of the Alluvial Plain
West Memphis, AR
Population: 26,000
Founding:1927
Location: Latitude: 34 N, Longitude 90 W
Pine Bluff, AR
Population: 49,000
Founding: 1832
Location: Latitude 34N, Longitude 92W
Blytheville, AR
Populaion: 15,000
Founding: 1879
Location: Latitude 35N, Longitude 89W
Downtown West Memphis
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Blytheville, AR
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Geography of the Alluvial Plain
Mississippi River
The countires largest river is responsible for giving the alluvial plain its rich farming soil. Visitors can camp and enjoy the sights at the Mississippi River State Park.
Bayou Bartholomew
The worlds largest bayou resides here in Arkansas and is over 350 miles long. Lovers of the outdoors are enticed by the bayous great fishing. Outfitters also offer kayaking trips to view the array of wildlife that makes the bayou their home.