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1960 Map of Wilmot

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Wilmot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Bayou Bartholomew winds in dramatic oxbows through this 1960 landscape, defining the character of the borderlands between Arkansas and Louisiana. The terrain is a complex network of waterways, including Enterprise Lake, Bartholomew Lake, and numerous sloughs such as Billottis Slough and Walkers Slough. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the primary industrial spine, connecting the established communities of Portland, Parkdale, and Wilmot.

Cultural landmarks are densely clustered along the rail and river corridors, providing significant genealogical value. Numerous local gathering places like Holly Grove Ch, St Marion Ch, and Gospel Temple dot the region, while unique sites like the Tillar High Sch Cem and Savage High Sch reflect the educational history of the county. The transition from the Prairie to the densely wooded areas around Beech Creek highlights a rural economy deeply tied to the natural drainage patterns of the Delta.