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Dumas.

Its Census reference point is in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Mitchellville lies about 1.7 miles northwest of Dumas by reference-point distance.

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Welcome sign to Dumas, Arkansas on US 65 southbound
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Welcome sign to Dumas, Arkansas on US 65 southbound

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THE SETTINGArkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYDesha County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dumas on the map

THE DUMAS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps setting.

Dumas city has 2.91 square miles of land in Desha County. Its Census reference point is in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Dumas and Desha County

Dumas is associated with Desha County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Desha County

Dumas by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Dumas, or 0% of its total area. It is 8.8 percentage points lower than the 8.8% recorded for Desha County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dumas city has 24.2 times the land area of nearby Mitchellville city (0.12 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Dumas land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Dumas

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Dumas. Check the Desha County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps setting

Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Mitchellville

Mitchellville is 1.7 miles northwest of the Dumas reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Dumas resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DUMAS

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.8834° N, 91.4856° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dumas ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Dumas

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Dumas ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Dumas data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Arkansas landowner resources

Arkansas GIS Hub

State geospatial data and mapping resources for researching the parcel’s surroundings.

Arkansas floodplain maps

State floodplain-management resources explaining flood mapping and map access.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Dumas.

Mitchellville lies about 1.7 miles northwest of Dumas by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Dumas in context

NSEWMitchellville · 1.7 miles1Winchester · 7.6 miles2Gould · 8.5 miles3Tillar · 12.1 miles4Reed · 12.8 miles5Watson · 13.1 miles6OUTER RING: 13.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Mitchellville1.7 mi · city
  2. 2
    Winchester7.6 mi · town
  3. 3
    Gould8.5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Tillar12.1 mi · city
  5. 5
    Reed12.8 mi · town
  6. 6
    Watson13.1 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Arkansas; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Dumas
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Dumas?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Desha County. Dumas’s 2.91 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Dumas property in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps?+

No. Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Dumas boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Mitchellville as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.7 miles northwest of Dumas’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Dumas?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Dumas.
Your next chapter.

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