1961 Map of Adona

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Petit Jean State Park dominates the northern reaches of this Arkansas landscape, where the Petit Jean River meanders through Carden Bottom. This 1961 field-checked survey illustrates a region defined by high ridges and narrow valleys, with Petit Jean Mountain and Round Mountain providing significant relief above the surrounding agricultural lands. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad serves as a primary transit corridor, connecting the settlements of Adona, Ada, and Homewood. Small rural communities are anchored by landmarks like Rose Creek Ch and Welcome Home Ch, while the distribution of family-named burial sites such as Hamilton Cem and Higgins Cem reveals the established footprint of local residents. Notable geological features, including the Natural Bridge and Rock House Cave, are documented along the slopes of the central massif.