1961 Map of Alexander

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Ellis Mountain and the Big Rock Valley dominate this landscape southwest of Little Rock, where the rural fringe of Pulaski and Saline counties transitioned into suburban development during the early 1960s. The topographic detail captures a network of small settlements and institutions, from Alexander and Collegeville in the south to the State Girls Training Sch near the western edge. Cultural landmarks like the Benton Speed Bowl and the Garretts Landing Strip reflect the era's local recreation and transportation, while the Missouri Pacific corridor anchors the economic geography of the valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family-named burial grounds and rural congregations, including Ida Mission Cem, Crystal Hill Ch & Cem, and Quinn Chapel. The map also documents the significant presence of large memorial grounds like Forest Hills Memorial Park and Pinecrest Memorial Park.