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2011 Map of Ethel

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ethel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Saint Charles and the small settlement of Ethel define this landscape along the western edge of the White River basin. The area is characterized by a complex network of waterways, including the winding Big Creek and La Grue Bayou, which are punctuated by numerous managed water bodies like Lake Rosebud, Butler Lake, and Hobert Reservoir. The map reveals a deeply rooted local community through its preservation of family and community landmarks, particularly the numerous burial grounds such as Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Saint John Cemetery that dot the countryside.

The land use patterns reflect a rural economy tied to water management and local services, anchored by the Ethel Post Office. A web of secondary roads like Old HWY 17 and Possum Waller RD connects scattered homesteads and small farmsteads, while names like Big Island Shute and Tarleton Creek point to the area's delta-like hydrology. These features suggest a region shaped by both natural drainage and deliberate efforts to control local water for agriculture or recreation through various dams.