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2012 Map of Arcola

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Arcola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The winding course of Deer Cr defines the eastern landscape of this Washington County region, where the town of Arcola serves as a local hub near the southern border. The map documents a predominantly agricultural grid, punctuated by historic local settlements such as Wilmot, Burdette, and Johnston. The density of small cemeteries, including Morning Star Cem, Paxton Cem, and Arcola Cem, provides essential points of reference for genealogists tracing families in this part of the Mississippi Delta.

Transportation patterns are dominated by the path of Old Hwy 61, which parallels the creek and connects smaller communities like Aldridge and Hays. To the west, the Abide Airpark stands out as a modern landmark amidst the expansive fields. The distribution of local roads like Sligo Dairy Rd and Fire Tower Rd illustrates the long-standing rural infrastructure of the area, maintaining the footprint of earlier twentieth-century land use.