1971 Map of Tarry

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Bayou Bartholomew winds through this section of Lincoln Co and Jefferson Co, its deep loops creating a complex drainage network of secondary brakes and bayous. In the early 1970s, this landscape was defined by its agricultural and riverine character, with numerous rural congregations and burial grounds serving the dispersed communities. Settlements like Tarry, Tamo, and Yorktown are connected by local roads and the Missouri Pacific railroad line, while several family and community landmarks such as White Church (Cem) and Marzel Cem are clearly indicated. The survey highlights the intersection of human settlement and the natural environment, noting features like the Indian Mound near Bethlehem Ch and the extensive marshlands of Hastings Brake and Beaver Brake. This period shows the region before more modern infrastructure changes altered the traditional rural layout of the Arkansas Delta.