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1951 Map of Arden

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Arden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Arden and the surrounding Arkansas landscape are defined by the path of the St Louis San Francisco railroad, which cuts through the center of this Little River County region. The local economy and social life of the early 1950s are visible through a network of rural hubs, including Wallace and Pankov. Evidence of community infrastructure is widespread, featuring sites like the Nolen Sch and several country houses of worship such as St John Ch, St Rest Ch, and Wade Chapel.

South of the rail line, the terrain transitions into the lowlands of the Red River valley, where Walnut Bayou and Hemphill Creek meander toward Cuttail Lake. This map provides a detailed view of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Bradshaw Cem and Hemphill Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The inclusion of a Pipeline corridor and the expansive Gum Burke Flats highlights the intersection of industrial development and the natural riverine environment.