1967 Map of Indian Bay SE

About this map

The White River meanders through the heart of the White River National Wildlife Refuge in this late-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal floodwaters and complex river dynamics. The map captures a labyrinth of oxbow lakes, chutes, and points, including Cocklebur Lakes, Little Jones Lake, and Coon Point. This area, where Monroe, Phillips, and Arkansas counties meet, was managed through an extensive Levee system and multiple floodgates to control the erratic flow of the Delta's waterways. Settlement is sparse, limited to points like Hortons Landing and the Jones Cem, highlighting the region's preservation as a wild timber and wetland habitat. The southern portion of the sheet shows the transition into drainage systems like Hurricane Bayou and Essex Bayou, marking the edge of the vast river bottomlands.