1976 Map of Alma

About this map

Alma sits at the northern edge of a fertile alluvial plain in Crawford County, where the hills meet the bottomlands of the Arkansas River. This orthophoto survey, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, reveals the intricate land-use patterns of the mid-1970s, from the geometric agricultural plots surrounding Kibler and New Town to the expansive waters of the Ozark Reservoir. The path of Frog Bayou winds through the central landscape, marking the transition between the developed residential blocks of the town centers and the sprawling farmland to the south. Along the northeastern corridor, the community of Dyer is positioned near major transport arteries, reflecting the regional growth and infrastructure established by the late 20th century.