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2020 Map of Kelso

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Kelso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rohwer and the surrounding agricultural lowlands of Desha County are defined by a complex network of bayous and drainage canals that manage the wet landscape. The Rohwer Relocation Center Cem stands as a significant historical landmark, preserving the memory of the World War II-era internment camp established in this delta region. Nearby, Memorial Cem and Kelso Cem provide further points of interest for genealogists tracing local families.

The terrain is marked by the winding paths of Wells Bayou and Amos Bayou, which snake through the townships alongside the modern Levee. Small settlements like Kelso are connected by rural routes such as Great River Rd and Amos Bayou Rd, illustrating the intersection of natural waterways and the grid of 21st-century infrastructure. This landscape reflects the ongoing importance of water management, evidenced by features like Canal Number 81, in maintaining the region's delta farms.