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1968 Map of Gregory

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Gregory
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

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The low-lying wetlands of the Cache River bottomlands dominate this portion of Woodruff County, where the river's winding course creates a dense network of oxbows and sloughs. Much of the eastern terrain is protected within the Black Swamp State Wildlife Management Area, a landscape defined by seasonal flooding and water bodies like Dupree Lake, Beaver Lake, and Walker Lake. The settlement of Gregory serves as a small hub on the western edge of the swamp, surrounded by family-named landmarks and local sites of worship.

Genealogical interest is found in the numerous rural burial grounds scattered across the higher ground, including Ashler Cem and Watson Cem. Transportation in the area relies on a mix of light-duty roads and private infrastructure, evidenced by the Mary Stanley Landing Strip. The presence of Harris Chapel and St Paul Ch further illustrates the established community fabric that persisted even as the surrounding environment remained largely defined by the river’s natural hydrology.