1968 Map of De Valls Bluff

About this map

The White River defines the landscape of central Arkansas in this 1960s study, weaving through a dense network of oxbow lakes and wetlands. The river's winding course is marked by landmarks like Red Bluff and Akapola Bluff, while the floodplain is dotted with dozens of named water bodies including Upshaw Lake, Hendricks Lake, and The Basin. On the western bank, De Valls Bluff serves as a primary hub where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad crosses the water. To the west, the expansive Wattensaw State Game Area preserves the wild character of the river bottoms, while the surrounding higher ground, such as Upper Surrounded Hill and Lower Surrounded Hill, accommodates the farming communities of Biscoe (Fredonia) and Brasfield. The map reveals a specialized aquaculture economy evidenced by the numerous Minnow Ponds concentrated near Mesa.