2017 Map of Winchester

About this map

Winchester and the surrounding agricultural bottomlands of the Arkansas Delta are defined by a complex network of bayous and drainage canals that manage the wet lowlands. This survey illustrates the proximity of the Desha Co and Drew Co line, where small communities like Yukon, Omega, and Pickens are scattered along the corridor of Old Hwy 65. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's hydrography, featuring the winding courses of Amos Bayou, Dry Bayou, and Wells Bayou alongside artificial improvements like Canal Number 19. For local historians and genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating numerous small burial grounds, including Oak Grove Cem, Newton Cem, and Scott Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for the rural families of this cotton-producing region. The settlement pattern remains closely tied to these watercourses and the historic highway routes through the southern reaches of Dumas.