1975 Map of Alexander

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The expanding outskirts of Little Rock dominate this mid-1970s orthophotomap, revealing the transition from forested tracts and agricultural plots to suburban development. The imagery, captured by the Arkansas Geological Commission and federal agencies, highlights the early highway corridors that began to define the region's movement. Near the southwestern edge, the community of Alexander appears as a distinct cluster of structures alongside the railroad, while the neighborhood of Mabelvale sits further east, integrated into the burgeoning road network. Because this is an orthophotoquad, it provides a direct visual record of land clearing, housing densities, and industrial footprints that traditional topographic line maps often generalize, offering researchers an unfiltered view of the landscape during a decade of significant growth in central Arkansas.