1968 Map of Aberdeen

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White River oxbows and swampy bottomlands dominate this mid-century topographic record of the border between Monroe and Arkansas counties. The winding river course is flanked by dozens of named water bodies like Big Eagle Lake, Goose Lakes, and Horseshoe Lake, illustrating the fluid nature of the Delta landscape before modern channelization efforts were fully realized. The tiny settlement of Aberdeen sits perched near the riverbank, while the presence of Preston Ferry further south indicates the reliance on traditional river crossings in an era of limited bridge access.