1964 Map of Gethsemane

About this map

Gethsemane serves as the focal point of this rural Jefferson County landscape, situated amidst a complex network of waterways including Wabbaseka Bayou and Indian Woman Bayou. This 1960s survey documents a lowland region defined by its drainage and early aviation markers, such as the Coy Landing Strip and Henderson Landing Strip. The settlement pattern is anchored by local religious and educational centers, including McClung Sch and several country churches like Oak Grove Ch and St Stephen Ch. To the south, the St Louis Southwestern railroad cuts through Dunnington, connecting this agricultural pocket to larger transport corridors. The map provides a detailed view of the transition from the wetlands of Cash Brake to the cultivated fields near Plum Bayou, reflecting the mid-century engineering of the Arkansas delta.