1959 Map of Caddo Valley

About this map

The Quachita River and Caddo River converge just north of Arkadelphia, defining the geography of this central Arkansas landscape in the late 1950s. The city of Arkadelphia serves as a significant educational and cultural hub, featuring the campuses of Henderson State Teachers College and Ouachita College. Transportation is characterized by the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor and the emerging presence of Interstate 30, which passes through Caddo Valley. Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as Davis Cem, Arkadelphia Cem, and Edwards Cem, alongside community landmarks like Cedar Grove Ch and Unity Ch. The riverside economy is visible through numerous Gravel Pits concentrated along the river bends, while the town's social life of the era is marked by the Drive-in Theater and the local Country Club.