1961 Map of Alexander

About this map

Ellis Mountain and Big Rock anchor the central topography of this mid-century survey, which reveals the transition from rural Pulaski County to the expanding suburbs of Little Rock. The landscape is etched by the Missouri Pacific railroad line, which runs through the settlements of Alexander and Mabelvale. Local history is deeply embedded in the map's numerous landmarks, including Ida Mission Cem, New Haven Ch, and the State Girls Training Sch. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of watercourses like McHenry Creek and Fourche Creek, while aviation footprints are marked by the Garrett Landing Strip and Red Gate Landing Strip. Photorevisions from 1970 and 1975 highlight the period's growth, showing new urban developments encroaching upon traditional landmarks like Lawson Sch and Crystal Hill Ch.