2017 Map of Aberdeen

About this map

Aberdeen and Casscoe anchor this Arkansas River valley landscape, where the shifting hydrology of the White River creates a complex network of oxbows and backwaters. The terrain is defined by dramatic river features like Hurricane Bend and Coahoma Point, while the surrounding bottomlands are dotted with numerous named water bodies including Big Eagle Lake, Luckett Lake, and Cooks Lake. This environment reflects a deep reliance on the river system for local navigation and drainage, historically evidenced by landings and crossings like Preston Ferry situated on Preston Bluff. Away from the main channel, the map documents several community anchors for genealogists, including Hunters Chapel Cem and Mount Pisgah Cem. The transition from the alluvial plain to the higher ground near Lookout is marked by an intricate web of bayous, such as La Grue Bayou, which helped dictate the placement of early settlements and roads.