1951 Map of Homan

About this map

The Red River meanders through the heart of this 1951 survey, creating a complex network of oxbows and sloughs along the border of Miller and Little River counties. The landscape is defined by its riparian geometry, with named features like Cut-off Lake, Old River Lake, and Crystal Lake revealing the shifting course of the water. On the higher ground of the Homan township, the Missouri Pacific railroad anchors the settlement of Homan, which serves as a focal point for the surrounding rural community. Local life in this era is mapped through its small landmarks, including the Paup Cem and scattered rural congregations such as Swan Lake Ch, Lone Star Ch, and Gold Point Ch. These sites, along with the Clear Lake Junction, illustrate a mid-century Arkansas river valley where transport and tradition were tied closely to the fertile but unpredictable floodplains of the McKinney Bayou and Bois d'Arc Bayou.