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1960 Map of Wilmot

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Wilmot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Bayou Bartholomew winds in dramatic oxbows through this delta landscape, defining the character of the borderlands between Arkansas and Louisiana. In the early 1960s, the Missouri Pacific railroad served as the primary industrial spine for the region, connecting the larger settlement of Parkdale in the north to Wilmot and the smaller station at Kimball in the south. The area is marked by a dense concentration of community landmarks, including Savage High Sch and numerous country churches like Thompson Chapel and Union Ch.

Agricultural development is evident in the grid of fence lines and field boundaries, while natural features like Lake Enterprise and Glover Brake remain prominent. Genealogists will find significant value in the various family and community burial grounds, such as Wonner Grove Cem and Smith Cem. An archaeological Indian Mound stands near the bayou, while a Fish Hatchery and Gaging Station indicate the active management of the local water system during this era.