1975 Map of Edmondson NW

About this map

Blackfish Bayou winds through the heart of this alluvial landscape in Crittenden County, revealing the complex drainage and agricultural patterns of the Arkansas Delta in the mid-1970s. This orthophoto map provides a clear look at the large-scale farming operations and the intricate network of field divisions that defined the area during this era. Small rural clusters and junctions such as Hanover and Felco dot the northern portion of the map, while the southern section is anchored by Shearerville and the settlement of Dixie. The distinctive crescent of Shell Lake in the southwest corner serves as a notable landmark, illustrating the region's characteristic oxbow formations. This survey is particularly useful for researchers tracing the evolution of Delta land use and identifying local landmarks and homesteads before significant late-twentieth-century changes.