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1968 Map of De Witt SW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of De Witt SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The agricultural wetlands of Arkansas County are defined by a complex network of waterways, including the prominent Bayou Meto and Mill Bayou. In the late 1960s, the landscape was a patchwork of irrigation flumes and wells supporting the region's rice and soybean production. Small rural centers and rail sidings like Kittlers, Olena, and Burks provided essential links to the St Louis Southwestern railroad, which bisects the eastern portion of the map.

Interpreting the water management infrastructure reveals the importance of drainage and seasonal control, as seen with the Hurricane Bayou and the Spillway Elev 178. Small aircraft accessibility is indicated by several Landing Strips, likely used for crop dusting operations. Notable local landmarks such as Eldridge Corner and Hillman Pond anchor the township boundaries of Garland and La Grue, illustrating the transition from traditional homesteads to specialized commercial farming.