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1971 Map of Camden SW

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Camden and its southwestern rural outskirts are defined by the convergence of major rail lines and a winding network of bayous in the early 1970s. The St Louis Southwestern and Missouri Pacific railroads anchor the industrial and transport identity of the region, passing through small communities like Finnswitch and Woodlawn. This map reveals a deeply rooted rural landscape where life centered around congregational hubs like Mt Olive Ch, Sweet Home Ch, and St James Ch, many with associated burial grounds such as Pleasant Ridge Cem and Hawkins Cem. The terrain is characterized by water-level geography, with South Bayou, North Bayou, and Two Bayou meandering through the timbered lowlands. Revisions from the mid-1980s highlight the introduction of modern infrastructure, such as the Pipeline corridor, layered over an older landscape of country roads like Wadleigh Road.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain