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2011 Map of Arkinda

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Arkinda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Arkinda and Eastport anchor the southwestern portion of this Little River County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages and local access roads. The area shows a dispersed rural settlement pattern, with several established communities including Jewell, Oak Grove, and Cross Roads situated along the northern and eastern reaches. Numerous small family or community burial grounds, such as Strawn Cemetery, Cooper Cemetery, and the Camp Grounds Cemetery, are tucked into the woods and clearings, providing significant points of interest for genealogical research in this border region near Oklahoma.

A complex hydraulic system of creeks and branches, including Hurricane Creek, North Caney Creek, and West Flat Creek, dissects the land. The presence of routes like Morris Ferry Rd and Tower Hill Rd suggests the historical importance of river crossings and high-ground navigation. The map's labeling of many numeric Little River roads indicates a structured system of rural management and timber or agricultural access in the early 21st century.