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1940 Map of Marianna

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Marianna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Languille River snakes through the heart of the Arkansas Delta in this 1940 survey, defining the rural landscape between Marianna and Palestine. This era in Lee County was characterized by a dense network of tenant farms and small communities, evidenced by the high concentration of neighborhood institutions like Mt Gilead Ch, Scruggs Chapel, and Holders Corners. The terrain is marked by numerous bayous and creeks, including Big Creek and Hog Tusk Creek, which shaped the agricultural layout of the region.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and local burial grounds, such as Morns Hill Cem and the uniquely named Haunted Cem. Transportation during this period relied heavily on the rail lines, with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads providing vital connections for settlements like Haynes and Moro. The map also captures a specific moment in maritime history, noting the Head of Navigation near Felton.