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1964 Map of Tarry

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Tarry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Bartholomew Bayou winds in tight oxbows across this delta landscape, defining the agricultural character of southeastern Jefferson and Lincoln Counties in the mid-1960s. The region is marked by a dense network of swampy brakes and bayous, including Deep Bayou, Cousart Bayou, and Hastings Brake, which weave between fertile tracts identified as Melton and Rich Land. This environment shaped a dispersed settlement pattern centered on rural spiritual life, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Bright Star Ch, Daniels Chapel, and White Church.

Transport is anchored by the Missouri Pacific railroad in the northeast corner near Tamo, while small communities like Tarry and Yorktown serve as local crossroads. Cultural history is visible in landmarks like the Indian Mound and several cemeteries, including New Macedonia Cem and Phenix Cem. The map also captures the intricate drainage system of the era, with flumes and wells supporting the surrounding cotton and soybean fields.