1941 Map of Clarendon

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The White River and Cache River converge just below Clarendon, defining a landscape of complex waterways and seasonal river landings in the early 1940s. This survey by the Corps of Engineers details the intricate bottomlands of the Mississippi River Commission's flood control district, where numerous points like Sycamore Pt and The 90 Pt reach into the winding channels. Transport relies on the St Louis Southwestern railroad and historic river crossings such as Preston Ferry. Away from the riverbanks, the map reveals a network of rural community centers, including Roe and Ulm, alongside small rural institutions like Stahley Sch and Bethlehem Sch & Ch. The transition from the dense timber of Holly Tree Bend to the prairie lands of Monroe Prairie illustrates the diverse terrain of this Arkansas delta region during the mid-twentieth century.