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1968 Map of Georgetown

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Georgetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The confluence of the Little Red River and the meandering White River dominates this landscape in eastern White County. The river systems define the local geography, featuring numerous oxbow lakes and sloughs such as Big Hurricane Lake, Turtle Lake, and Honey Lake. The Hurricane Lake State Game Area covers a significant portion of the northern and central terrain, preserving the bottomland character of the region.

Settlement is concentrated around the town of Georgetown, where a Gaging Station and Postal Landing mark the community's relationship with the river trade. Local history is anchored by several rural landmarks, including the Nelson Cem near the river bend and small country churches like Faith Assembly Ch and Lone Star Ch. The map details the intricate drainage network of the White and Woodruff County border, showing the importance of the Levee system and floodgates in managing the surrounding wetlands.