2020 Map of Ethel

About this map

St. Charles anchors the northern reaches of this Arkansas County landscape, where the terrestrial terrain meets the intricate wetland systems of the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals a region defined by its hydrography, with La Grue Bayou and Tarleton Creek threading through a patchwork of agricultural fields and lowland basins. Small rural hubs like Ethel and Van provide local context for researchers, while the placement of numerous family and community burial sites, including Saint John Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, and the McEwen Cemetery, offer significant value for genealogical study. The presence of varied water bodies such as Lake Rosebud, Otis Pond, and Butler Lake illustrates the seasonal and permanent water cycles that dictate the rhythm of life and land use in this river-adjacent territory.