1972 Map of Gregory

About this map

Georgetown and the surrounding river bottomlands define this portion of the White River valley during the early 1970s. The landscape is a complex network of oxbows and sloughs, including Big Hurricane Lake and Wolf Lake, reflecting a region dominated by the shifting hydrology of the White River. The presence of the Hurricane Lake State Game Area across the Woodruff and White county lines suggests a focus on wildlife conservation and flood control management during this era. Rural communities such as Gregory, McClelland, and Dixie are connected by a grid of unimproved and light-duty roads, while the Little Rock & Memphis Railroad cuts through the southern reaches near Cotton Plant. Genealogists will find numerous family-centric landmarks and spiritual centers, including Bethlehem Ch and the Ebenezer Cem near the Prairie County border.