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1970 Map of Wayside

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Wayside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Alexander Island dominates the bend of the Mississippi River along the Chicot and Washington County line, showcasing the complex riparian landscape of the Delta during the late 1960s. The area south of Greenville reveals a dense network of spiritual and social centers, including Mt Calvary Ch, Walnut Grove Ch, and the distinctive The Old Evening Star Ch.

Agricultural and drainage patterns are evidenced by the Main Canal and numerous ditches that crisscross the lowlands near Swiftwater and Wayside. The presence of several Sandpits and a localized Fish Farm near Lake Lee points to the diverse rural economy of the period. Historical depth is marked by the Indian Mounds near the riverbanks and the La Grange Crevasse, a reminder of the river's power to reshape the land.