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1969 Map of Dumas

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Dumas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The low-lying Delta landscape along the Arkansas River is defined by its complex network of bayous and drainage canals in this late 1960s survey. The town of Dumas sits in the southwestern corner, anchored by the M P railroad and featuring Memorial Park. To the north and east, the land gives way to an intricate water system including Silver Lake, Cypress Brake, and Echubby Lake.

Agricultural development is evident through the extensive reach of Canal No 43 and Canal No 19, which drain the flat terrain for cultivation. The map captures smaller outlying communities like Mitchellville and Back Gate, along with numerous local landmarks such as St Stevens Ch, Havis Chapel, and the Jerusalem Cem. Near the river's edge, the Pendleton Ferry provides a crossing point at the settlement of Pendleton, illustrating the river-based transit routes still active in the mid-20th century.