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1954 Map of Henrico

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Henrico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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White River National Wildlife Refuge dominates this riverine landscape, where the shifting waters of the White River and La Grue Bayou have created a complex network of oxbows and meanders. The map records several historical meander lines from 1830 and 1835, illustrating the volatile nature of the river system before modern channel stabilization.

Settlement patterns in the mid-1950s are concentrated on the higher ground of the Laconia Circle and along the Missouri Pacific RR. Local genealogy is well-documented through scattered landmarks such as Malcolm Chapel & Cem, Thompsons Cem, and the New Cane Ch & Sch. Small riverside communities like Henrico and Snow Lake serve as anchors for the local economy, while the Stimson Co Tram and several named points like Jackass Point and Mussell Point highlight the working character of this delta region.