1975 Map of Lake Village NW

About this map

The low-lying alluvial plains of Chicot County are defined by the winding course of Bartholomew Bayou, which meanders across the landscape in a series of tight oxbows and ancient river scars. This 1975 orthophotoquad reveals the intricate relationship between water and agriculture in the Delta region, showing how field patterns follow the natural curvature of the bayous. The settlement of Jerome sits along the western edge of this drainage system, serving as a focal point in a territory dominated by large-scale farming and drainage networks like Big Bayou. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial imagery captures the precise texture of the forest stands and the muddy banks of the waterways as they appeared during the mid-1970s.