1968 Map of De Valls Bluff

About this map

De Valls Bluff sits at a strategic bend in the White River, serving as a focal point where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad crosses the water. This 1968 survey illustrates the complex aquatic landscape of the White River basin, defined by oxbow features like Horseshoe Lake, Webb Lake, and The Basin. The area's topography is marked by distinctive elevations such as Upper Surrounded Hill and Lower Surrounded Hill, which rise above the floodplains and bayous. To the west, the Wattensaw State Game Area preserves a significant portion of the natural terrain along Wattensaw Bayou. Genealogists will find numerous local landmarks, including Oaklawn Cem, Union Chapel, and the settlement of Biscoe (Fredonia). The map also details the emerging modern infrastructure of Interstate 40 cutting across the northern half of the quadrangle.