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2011 Map of De Witt NE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of De Witt NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

La Grue Bayou meanders across this landscape of Arkansas County, defining a region where water management and agriculture are inextricably linked. The map reveals a network of engineered water bodies, including Abernathy Reservoir, J Gunnell Lake, and Shook Reservoir, each secured by its respective dam. These features, alongside the White River on the eastern boundary, highlight the area's reliance on controlled waterways for the surrounding fields.

Settlement patterns center on small communities like Plainview, LaGrue, and Immanuel. For genealogists, the map is a significant record of local heritage, documenting numerous burial grounds such as Bethel Cemetery, Shiloh Cemetery, and Saint Olive Cemetery. The eastern edge rises toward Mount Adams near the riverbanks, providing a rare point of elevation in a landscape otherwise defined by the drainages of Elm Branch and Big Creek.