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1968 Map of Lodge Corner

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lodge Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Bayou Meto meanders through this agricultural landscape in the late 1960s, defining a region where water management is central to the local economy. The terrain is marked by numerous large reservoirs and irrigation networks designed to support the surrounding fields. Small social hubs like Lodge Corner and Hagler serve as anchors for the rural community, while local spiritual life is rooted at Jesus Name Ch, Benson Bridge Ch, and Brewer Ch.

The southwestern portion of the map is dominated by the Bayou Meto State Game Area, featuring a labyrinth of oxbows and cypress-lined waters such as Benson Lake, Grand Cypress Lake, and Cox Cypress Lake. Transportation in this wetlands-adjacent area relies on crossings like Youngblood Bridge and Benson Bridge, connecting the patchwork of farmsteads and cemeteries including Bayless Cem. This survey illustrates the specialized land use of the Arkansas Delta before significant modern consolidation.