1967 Map of Arcola

About this map

Arcola and its neighboring delta settlements are defined by a complex network of bayous and drainage systems that dictate the agricultural layout of the 1960s. The Illinois Central railroad runs north-south, connecting the community of Burdette with the industrial infrastructure of the region. Meandering water bodies like Deer Creek and Black Bayou carve through the terrain, while landmarks such as Huddleston Lake highlight the characteristic oxbow formations of the Mississippi Delta. This landscape is dotted with numerous country churches and burial grounds, such as Mt Zion Ch and the Wilmot Cem, providing a detailed record of the area's rural social fabric. The presence of the Frazier Landing Field and a separate Landing Strip near Arcola suggests the importance of aerial crop dusting and agricultural aviation in this fertile corner of Washington County.