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2014 Map of Alma

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Alma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Alma serves as the focal point for this survey of the Arkansas River valley, situated where the terrain transitions from the upland heights of Lake Alma toward the expansive river bottomlands. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Arkansas River and its accompanying Ozark Lake, which together shape the southern boundary against Sebastian County. Tributaries like Frog Bayou and Little Frog Bayou cut through the central plains, influencing the layout of local roads and the distribution of outlying settlements such as Kibler, Dyer, and Yoestown.

Resource extraction is a visible part of the local economy, represented by the Alma Gas Field and Kibler Gas Field. For researchers, the map preserved numerous small burial grounds that reflect the area's rural genealogy, including Simmons Cem, Harris Cem, and Twelve Corner Cem. To the southeast, the shifting river channel has created landforms like Arbuckle Island, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the valley before further development.