2020 Map of Jasmine

About this map

Belcher and Jasmine anchor this survey of the low-lying wetlands and bottomlands where White and Prairie counties meet. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the winding Bayou Des Arc and numerous named backwaters like Diamond Pond, Keathley Pond, and Taylor Pond. Higher ground is marked by prominent local rises such as Big Greenbrier Hill and Little Greenbrier Hill, which provide relief from the surrounding marshes. Genealogists will find the locations of the Belcher Cem and Griffin Cem useful for local family research. The map also documents the complex drainage patterns of the region, featuring several sloughs and brakes such as Redman Lake Slough, Hughes Slough, and Rayburn Brake. These features, alongside Lake Des Arc, illustrate a terrain where seasonal water levels dictate the movement across the rural landscape.