1967 Map of Ethel

About this map

Prairie land and agricultural fields define this portion of Arkansas County during the late 1960s, showing a landscape managed by an intricate system of flumes and siphons. This survey reveals the rural layout of the region, where small communities like St Charles and Ethel are connected by unimproved roads and organized around local landmarks such as St John Ch and its accompanying St John Cem. The map provides a look at the lower La Grue Bayou and Big Creek drainage, with the eastern edge bordering the White River National Wildlife Refuge. Notable for genealogists and local historians are the numerous small cemeteries and country churches, including Hill Chapel and New Hope Ch, which anchor the dispersed farmsteads of the area. An Indian Mound near Point De Luce indicates a deeper history of human presence in this riverine landscape.