1967 Map of Turner

About this map

The White River National Wildlife Refuge dominates the southwestern corner of this landscape, where the White River meanders through a dense network of oxbows and bayous including Buck Lake, Moon Lake, and Indian Bayou. The terrain transitions from these low-lying bottomlands toward the agricultural flats of the Fifth Principal Meridian. Scattered rural settlements and small crossroads define the human geography of the late 1960s, notably at Turner and Cross Roads. A high concentration of community landmarks, such as Valley Grove Ch and the Turner Sch, suggests a series of established rural neighborhoods. Of particular interest to historians is the Indian Mound located near Indian Bay, indicating the long-standing human presence in this riverine environment. The map also meticulously records several family-named cemeteries, including Israel Cem and Connells Cem, which serve as vital touchstones for genealogical research in this region of Monroe and Phillips counties.