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1948 Map of Abbott

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Abbott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The rugged topography of the Ouachita Mountains foothills defines this 1948 survey, where the Sebastian County Scott County line divides several small communities and ridges. Local life at mid-century centers around Abbott and Mansfield, with the latter featuring Mansfield Lake and a namesake Cemetery. Education and faith are well-represented by rural landmarks like the Crossroads School and Pleasant Grove Church.

Transport and industry follow the natural contours of the land, including the Black Ridge and Coop Ridge. A lone Sawmill near the Logan County line points to the timber economy of the era, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the protected lands of the Ouachita National Forest. Waterways like Petit Jean Creek and Prairie Creek wind through the valleys, supporting scattered settlements such as Pine Grove Valley and Dayton.