2014 Map of De Roche

About this map

De Roche and the smaller community of Caney anchor this topographical study of the Arkansas landscape south of Hot Springs. The area is defined by its complex drainage network, where Prairie Bayou and Antioch Cr navigate the elevations of Jack Mtn and the DeLisle Hills. This modern survey reveals a landscape where rural settlement patterns are inextricably linked to local geography, evidenced by the numerous small family or community burial grounds scattered throughout the township. These include Prince Cem, Holstein Cem, and Beason Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Hot Spring County. The map details a transition from the upland ridges of Jack Mtn in the north to the bottomlands of De Roche Cr and W Fork DeLisle Cr in the south, providing a clear record of the road networks like Ar-128 and Ar-84 that connect these dispersed rural communities.