1984 Map of Round Pond

About this map

North Blackfish Bayou and Blackfish Bayou wind through this St. Francis County landscape, defining the drainage patterns and historical settlement sites of the eastern Arkansas Delta. The map reveals a cluster of small rural communities and named crossroads that served as local hubs during the mid-1980s, including Round Pond, Hicks Station, Lucerne, and Whitmore. These locations, often situated along the rail lines or at road junctions, represent the agricultural connectivity of the era. To the south and west, the terrain is dotted with significant water bodies such as Pettijohn Lake and Burnt Cane Lake, while Tenmile Bayou snakes across the central flats. The presence of a Cem and various transmission lines indicates the infrastructure supporting these agricultural settlements, providing a clear view of the transition between the wetlands of Johnson Bend and the developed farmlands of the region.