1968 Map of Clarendon

About this map

Clarendon serves as the focal point of this Eastern Arkansas landscape, situated at the confluence where the Cache River meets the winding White River. The town's layout and surrounding agriculture are heavily influenced by the hydraulic patterns of these waterways, evidenced by the extensive Levee system and numerous oxbow lakes such as Big Weidmann Lake and Upper Old River. The St Louis Southwestern railroad cuts diagonally across the terrain, providing a historic transportation artery that bypassed the dense wetlands of the Roc Roe Bayou and Beer Slough. Scattered rural settlements like Keevil and local landmarks including Grove Ch and Shady Grove Cem reflect the area's established social geography. The map illustrates a landscape of precision water management and river-dependent commerce, from the Gaging Station on the riverbank to the various landing strips and substations that supported the mid-century regional economy.