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1941 Map of Alexander

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Alexander
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Alexander and the surrounding Arkansas landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways and early 20th-century transportation routes. The Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads intersect near settlements like Mabelvale and Brittain, facilitating the movement of materials from the Gravel Pit and industrial areas such as Bauxite. This map reveals a community-focused geography with numerous schools and churches, including the Dawson Sch and Mt Zion Sch, alongside landmark institutions like the Industrial Home and Pineview Memorial Park.

Fourche Creek and Hurricane Creek dominate the drainage patterns of the area, winding past family-named landmarks like Pritchard Hill and Deleon Springs. The presence of the Fifth Principal Meridian and the Base Line provided the surveying foundation for early settlements such as Collegeville and Sardis. From the Concordia Country Club to the rural expanses of Ellis and Smith, the map captures the transition from a rail-dependent industrial economy to established residential and agricultural townships.