1964 Map of Gould

About this map

Gould serves as the primary hub in this mid-1960s agricultural landscape, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line through the Delta flatlands. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage and transport, defined by the winding course of Choctaw Bayou and a system of man-made waterways including the Kerch Canal and Ladd Canal. The rural social fabric of Lincoln and Desha Counties is well-documented through numerous small congregations and family landmarks, such as Mount Moriah Ch, Smyrna Ch, and the Madden Cem. Of particular interest to aviation historians are the small airfields like Mayer Airport and the Hudson Landing Strip, which speak to the era's reliance on crop dusting and private flight in these large-scale farming operations south of the Arkansas River.