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1948 Map of Alma

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Alma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor anchors the northern portion of this Crawford County landscape, connecting the growing hub of Alma with the smaller settlement of Dyer. Just south of the rail line, Lake Alma serves as a prominent water feature near the town center. The map reveals a dense network of local history, documenting rural communities like Yoestown, Kibler, and New Town alongside several family-named burial grounds including Simmons Cemetery and Woods Cemetery.

The southern half is dominated by the shifting hydrology of the Arkansas River and the development of the Ozark Reservoir. This area includes the large Arbuckle Island and the meandering path of Frog Bayou, which drains into the river system. Evidence of earlier industry is preserved through the marking of an Abandoned mine and numerous gas wells scattered throughout the township, reflecting the region's mid-century reliance on natural resource extraction.