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1935 Map of Wilmot

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Wilmot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The intricate meanders of Bayou Bartholomew define this 1930s landscape along the Arkansas Louisiana border. In Ashley County, the river's serpentine path creates numerous oxbows and brakes such as Horseshoe Lake, Saunders Lake, and Bear Brake. This alluvial valley is heavily shaped by water management and transport, featuring an extensive network of drainage channels like Ditch No 1 and Ditch No 4 alongside the Missouri Pacific railroad line.

Rural community life is anchored by local institutions including Prairie Grove Ch, Bethel Ch, and Farmer Sch. Notable landmarks such as the Indian Mound near Wilmot and the Pumping Station on Overflow Creek highlight the intersection of ancient history and modern infrastructure. The presence of an Oil Pipe Line and Natural Gas Pipe Line cutting across Brushy Prairie reflects the industrial expansion into the Arkansas Delta during the early 20th century.