1970 Map of De Gray

About this map

Greenville and the namesake settlement of De Gray anchor this Clark County landscape at a time when the De Gray Reservoir dominated the northern geography. The impoundment of the Caddo River significantly altered the local hydrology, yet the surrounding ridges like Alpine and the wooded reaches of Long Creek preserve older settlement patterns. Numerous family and community landmarks are mapped, including Hearn Church, Mt Olive Church, and New Hope Cemetery, alongside legacy infrastructure like the Old Tram Road. This documentation captures the area's transition into a recreational and managed water resource, while still noting industrial sites like the claypit and gravel pit that speak to the local extraction economy. The network of forest roads and trails, such as Golden Trail and Piney Trail, provides a clear view of the rural movement between these small upland communities and the river valley.