1939 Map of Moro Bay

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The Ouachita River defines the southern reach of this 1930s landscape, where a complex network of sloughs, bends, and landings illustrates the river-bottom economy at the intersection of Calhoun, Bradley, and Union Counties. Named river features like Bell Ginhouse Bend, Bangs Landing, and Stow Landing indicate a history of local commerce and navigation, while the interior is marked by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad corridor. The rural settlement pattern is anchored by local institutions, including the Union Grove Ch and Faustina Ch, alongside several district schools such as St Lena Sch and Ebenezer Sch. Significant family names are preserved in landmarks like Blann Br, Mack Slough, and Harvin Ridge, offering a clear look at the region’s topography before modern agricultural and infrastructure changes altered the drainage patterns of the Buckhorn Slough and surrounding ridges.