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1968 Map of Aberdeen

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Aberdeen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The White River meanders through this portion of Monroe and Arkansas Counties, creating a complex landscape of oxbow lakes and wetlands. The settlement of Aberdeen sits along the river's bend, north of where Preston Ferry once provided a vital crossing point. The terrain is defined by the hydraulic history of the river, which has left behind a dense network of water bodies including Horseshoe Lake, Goose Lakes, and Big Eagle Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the social fabric of the late 1960s through numerous rural institutions, such as Hunter Chapel, New Salem Ch, and Mt Calvary Ch. Ancient history is also present on the landscape, evidenced by an Indian Mound located near the river's edge in the northeast. The presence of La Grue Bayou and various drainage features like Mill Bayou highlights the importance of water management in this alluvial region.