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1961 Map of Alexander

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Alexander
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Ellis Mountain and Alexander Mountain dominate the topography of this central Arkansas survey, where the rugged terrain begins to level toward the coastal plain. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as a primary corridor, connecting the settlements of Alexander and Mabelvale along the southern edge of the sheet. The landscape is a mix of small communities like Martindale and Collegeville interspersed with institutional sites and recreational spaces, including the State Girls Training School and Aldersgate Camp.

Water features are prominent throughout the quadrangle, from Tall Pine Lake and Lake Nixon in the north to the winding course of Fourche Creek and its many tributaries like Brodie Creek and McHenry Creek. Significant genealogical interest can be found in the numerous burial grounds, such as Halstead Cemetery and the sprawling Pine Crest Memorial Park, which reflect the area's established rural character during the early 1960s.