2014 Map of Altheimer

About this map

Altheimer and Wabbaseka serve as the primary hubs in this agricultural landscape of Jefferson County. The town of Altheimer is detailed down to its street grid, featuring W Front St and N Pecan, while the smaller settlement of Newtown sits just to the northeast. This region is defined by an intricate network of waterways, where the Old Channel Plum Bayou and Wabbaseka Bayou meander through a landscape dominated by managed drainage systems like Lateral Number 2 and Barraque Lateral. For the local historian or genealogist, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites, including Mt Zion Cem, Bloomy Shade Cem, and Mound Bayou Cem. Near the southern edge, the crescent-shaped Lake Dick provides a distinctive landmark alongside Sheppard Island, reflecting the shifting oxbows and river history of the Arkansas Delta.