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1935 Map of Reyno

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Reyno
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Pocahontas anchors the southwestern corner of this survey, where the Black River meets the Fourche River. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the alluvial valley, marked by a massive Escarpment that separates the western uplands from the eastern bottomlands. This eastern half is a maze of river meanders, sloughs like Cane Slough, and an extensive drainage system including Main Ditch and numerous numbered laterals.

The river-based economy of the mid-1930s is evident in the frequency of river crossings such as Finley Ferry, Biggers Ferry, and Old Skaggs Ferry. Settlements such as Reyno and Biggers are situated along these waterways and rail lines, supported by local institutions like the Reyno Sch and Pleasant View Sch. Named landmarks such as Two Board Shanty Bend and Jim Johnson Log suggest a geography deeply tied to local navigation and property lines.