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1951 Map of Homan

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Homan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The meandering Red River dominates this southwestern Arkansas landscape, its serpentine path forming the boundary between Miller County and Little River County. The river's dynamic history is written in its oxbows and remnant water bodies, including Old River Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Cutoff Lake. This mid-century survey reveals a highly managed floodplain, where an extensive levee system and the Gillespie Ditch attempt to control the seasonal fluctuations of the river and its tributaries like McKinney Bayou.

Settlement is concentrated along the higher ground and transportation corridors, notably the Missouri Pacific railroad line which connects the communities of Homan and Clear Lake Junction. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Paup Cem and the small settlement at Temple. The map also illustrates the modern infrastructure emerging in the 1950s, such as a major pipeline and a Campground near Clark Lake, reflecting the intersection of traditional river life and expanding regional development.