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1968 Map of Cotton Plant

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cotton Plant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Cache River dominates this landscape, its winding course and associated wetlands like Gum Flat and Roaring Slough defining the geography between Prairie and Woodruff Counties. The eastern edge is anchored by the community of Cotton Plant, while smaller settlements such as Maberry, Daggett, and James Ferry are scattered across the alluvial plain. A notable Railroad Grade cuts through the territory, signaling the importance of rail transport for the local agricultural economy during the late 1960s.

Local history and genealogy are preserved through numerous landmarks, including Beard Cem, Shelton Cem, and the Ebenezer Cem. Religious life is marked by Shady Grove Ch and Rock Chapel, while the ancient landscape is represented by an Indian Mound near the river. This survey captures a moment when traditional small-town Arkansas structures remained intact alongside the expansive bottomlands of the Cache River basin.