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1967 Map of Indian Bay SE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Indian Bay SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

White River National Wildlife Refuge dominates this delta landscape, where the shifting White River carves a complex network of chutes and bayous. In the late 1960s, the area remained a watery labyrinth defined by massive landmasses like Montgomery Island, Big Island, and Prairie Island. These islands are not surrounded by open sea, but by the winding river and its many tributaries, including Indian Bay and Big Creek. This survey records a geography where water dictates human activity and property boundaries, as seen along the county lines of Arkansas, Monroe, and Phillips.

Evidence of local history persists in small clearings and landings along the waterways. Hortons Landing stands as a point of access to the river, while the Jones Cem and Choctaw Cem provide critical touchpoints for genealogical research. The map captures the intricate drainage system of the Grand Prairie region, including Sandy Slough and Cypress Bayou, before later development or natural shifts could alter these traditional landmarks.