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1935 Map of Powhatan

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Powhatan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The confluence of the Black River and Spring River dominates this landscape, illustrating a river-based economy in the mid-1930s. The settlement of Powhatan serves as a focal point near the river bends, while Black Rock marks a key crossing for the St Louis San Francisco RR. This era of transport is further detailed by several active crossings, including Gibson Ferry, Scotts Ferry, and Cox Ferry, which provided essential links before the widespread construction of modern bridges.

Local history is preserved through numerous community hubs such as Lauderdale Ch Sch & Cem and Arbor Grove Ch & Cem. The map reveals a complex network of wetlands and oxbow lakes, including the uniquely named Bull Pizzle Lake, Clear Lake, and Wilson Lake. These water features, alongside markers like Spring River Shoal, define the alluvial character of the region as it was surveyed by the Mississippi River Commission.