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1969 Map of Dumas

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Dumas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Dumas and Mitchellville anchor this 1960s portrait of the Arkansas Delta, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through a landscape defined by oxbow lakes and bayous. The Arkansas River forms a dynamic boundary to the northeast, its historical meanders evidenced by features like Echubby Lake, Silver Lake, and Cypress Brake. The map documents a predominantly agricultural economy, noting several fish farms and a series of flumes and canals used for water management.

Local genealogy and social history are well-represented through numerous rural congregations and burying grounds. Small landmarks such as Bethel Ch, St Stevens Ch, and Havis Chapel are scattered across the Auburn and Randolph districts. Near the river, the Pendleton Ferry provides a crossing point at the settlement of Pendleton, while interior landmarks like Leach Cem and Jerusalem Cem offer specific locations for family researchers tracing roots in Desha County.