1981 Map of Hughes

About this map

Hughes stands as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in eastern Arkansas, where the town layout is defined by the intersection of rail and local transit. The 1980s terrain is heavily marked by a complex hydrological network including Fifteenmile Bayou, Caruthers Bayou, and Crooked Bayou, reflecting the intricate drainage patterns of the Delta. Small rural communities and named clusters like Penjur, North Hughes, and Belle Meade are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by a grid of farm-to-market roads. Significant local landmarks such as St Johns Ch, Sweet Home Ch, and St Marys Cem provide vital touchstones for genealogists and local historians studying the social fabric of the era. To the south, the landscape transitions toward the Arkansas Mississippi state line, bordered by Midway Lake and Goose Lake, where the levees and sloughs dictate the limits of cultivation and transport.