2011 Map of Winchester

About this map

Winchester and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Desha County are defined by a network of drainage canals and historical family plots. The settlement of Pickens sits at the northern edge, supported by the Pickens Airport and the Dumas Billy Free Municipal aviation facilities. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape deeply tied to its water management history, featuring Canal Number 19 and several bayous including Amos Bayou, Dry Bayou, and Coon Bayou. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the quadrangle, from Walnut Lake Cemetery near the Walnut Lake Dam to more isolated sites like Dixon Cemetery, Newton Cemetery, Jefferson Cemetery, Scott Cemetery, and Hopkins Cemetery. Smaller residential pockets at Omega and Yukon are connected by a grid of county roads, reflecting the persistent rural settlement patterns of the Arkansas Delta in the early 21st century.