1959 Map of Caddo Valley

About this map

The confluence of the Quachita River and the Caddo River defines this landscape during a period of significant hydroelectric and educational growth. To the northwest, the De Gray Dam and its associated Powerplant illustrate mid-century infrastructure development, while the northern reaches transition into the Montgomery hills and Prairie lands near Friendship. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the dual presence of Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University in northern Arkadelphia, marking the area as a prominent regional center for higher education.