1960s Maps of Desha County, Arkansas

1. 1960 Map of Helena

   

   1960 Helena

   1960 Print · USGS

   The Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions meet along the great river bends during a period of significant agricultural and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Clarendon or locate landings along the Mississippi River and White River.

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4. 1961 Map of Mellwood, 1965 Print

   

   1961 Mellwood

   1965 Print · USGS

   The Mississippi River delta in the early sixties was a landscape shaped by recent engineering and historic floods. Researchers can trace the results of the Knowlton Crevasse (1912) and locate vanished landmarks like Zion Traveler Ch or Laconia Circle.

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7. 1962 Map of Mellwood

   

   1962 Mellwood

   1962 Print · USGS

   The Mississippi Delta's shifting riverbanks and floodplain communities are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like the Zion Traveler Cem, the Laconia Crevasse (1913), and the settlement of Mellwood.

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10. 1964 Map of Gourd, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Gourd

    1965 Print · USGS

    Southeast Arkansas in the mid-1960s is defined by the winding course of Bayou Bartholomew and its sprawling backwater brakes. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Valley Farm, Orange Chapel, and ancient Indian Mounds.

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13. 1964 Map of Gould, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Gould

    1965 Print · USGS

    Southeast Arkansas in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of delta farming shaped by bayous and new irrigation canals. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural communities through landmarks like Wells Bayou Sch, Thomas Chapel, and the Missouri Pacific line through Gould.

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16. 1967 Map of Snow Lake, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Snow Lake

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Arkansas delta near the confluence of two great rivers comes to life in the late 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by levees and rail. Researchers can trace local heritage at Thompsons Cem, visit the settlement of Snow Lake, or locate New Canaan Ch near the wetlands.

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19. 1967 Map of Henrico SW, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Henrico SW

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Arkansas Delta comes alive in this late 1960s survey, showing the winding White River and the newly engineered Arkansas Post Canal. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Malcolm Chapel, Hockenberry Cem, and river access at Jacks Bay Landing.

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22. 1968 Map of Rotan

    

    1968 Rotan

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Arkansas Delta of the late sixties comes alive through its network of bayous and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Smyrna Ch, the Wells Bayou School, and Dark Corners Church.

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25. 1969 Map of Winchester, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Winchester

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Arkansas Delta comes to life in the late sixties as aquaculture and rail lines shape the landscape near the Desha and Drew county line. Trace family roots and local history at Winchester, Pickens, and numerous rural burial grounds like Jefferson Cem.

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28. 1969 Map of Watson, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Watson

    1971 Print · USGS

    Desha and Arkansas Counties are captured here in the late sixties as the river still dictated the rhythm of delta life. Genealogists and historians can trace the many country churches and family plots, from Jerusalem Ch to Gentry Cem and Barnett Cem.

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31. 1969 Map of Dumas, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Dumas

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Arkansas Delta comes to life in the late 1960s as a landscape of river-bend lakes and rail-side towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Havis Chapel, the Pendleton Ferry crossing, and the rural Leach Cem near the river's edge.

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34. 1969 Map of Beulah, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Beulah

    1971 Print · USGS

    Bolivar County at the end of the 1960s shows a landscape of river bends and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Beulah, search for rural landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, or locate the Old Railroad Grade near Malvina.

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37. 1969 Map of Kelso, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Kelso

    1971 Print · USGS

    Desha County at the end of the sixties is captured here as a landscape of intensive Delta agriculture and small railway settlements. Researchers can trace local heritage at Rohwer and Kelso, or locate sites like Desha Central High Sch and the Indian Mound.

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40. 1969 Map of Gunnison, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Gunnison

    1971 Print · USGS

    Bolivar County at the close of the sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and the traditions of the Delta. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Waxhaw, Gunnison Cem, and Shiloh Ch.

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