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2011 Map of Alma

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Alma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The Arkansas River and its intricate waterway network dominate the landscape south of Alma, where the river bends around Arbuckle Island and creates several distinct backwaters like Courthouse Slough and Onion Creek. This riverine environment is contrasted by the industrial development of the Alma Gas Field and Kibler Gas Field, indicating the importance of energy extraction to the local economy.

Settlement patterns follow the higher ground between the river and the northern hills, with established communities at Dyer, Kibler, and Yoestown. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial sites throughout the quadrangle, ranging from the Simmons Cemetery near the northern boundary to the Island Cemetery situated near the riverbanks. The presence of smaller hamlets like New Town and Cross Lanes, alongside landmarks such as the Alma Post Office, provides a detailed view of Crawford County's rural and small-town infrastructure in the early 21st century.