1962 Map of Delaware

About this map

The Arkansas River valley undergoes a significant transformation as the Dardanelle Reservoir takes shape, with blue hatching indicating areas destined to be submerged by the rising waters. This transition period captures the landscape just before the completion of the dam, showing the Missouri Pacific rail line and the Old Railroad Grade threading through the river hills. The map provides a detailed view of family-named cemeteries such as Chastain Cem, Pledger Cem, and Hon Cem, which offer critical data for genealogists tracing local lineage in the Delaware area.