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1964 Map of Modoc

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Modoc
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Old Town Lake and the meandering curves of the Mississippi River define the Delta landscape of Phillips County in the early 1960s. This survey, conducted under the direction of the Mississippi River Commission, reveals a rural economy deeply tied to the land and the river's whims, as evidenced by the Modoc Crevasse and the numerous bayous like Gowan Bayou and Beaver Bayou that drain the floodplain. The area is dense with small community landmarks, including the Rosenwald Sch, reflecting the local education history of the era.

The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the primary transportation artery, connecting small agricultural hubs such as Elaine, Ratio, and Lambrook. The map is particularly detailed in its placement of rural religious and educational centers, from Wards Chapel and Elizabeth Ch to the Coffee Cr Sch. These features, along with specialized rail sidings like Ragan Spur and Mary Spur, provide a precise look at the settlement patterns and social infrastructure of the Arkansas Delta before significant modern consolidation.