1972 Map of Arnold

About this map

Arnold sits at the intersection of prairie transportation and water resources, where the Union Pacific tracks parallel the meandering South Loup River. This early 1970s landscape is defined by the stark contrast between the flat-topped Judkins Table to the north and the alluvial lowlands of Mills Valley and Yucca Valley. The map documents a balanced mix of community infrastructure and natural geography, from the Arnold Cem and Arnold State Recreation Area south of town to the more rugged northern draws like Devils Den Can. Local industry is represented by scattered Gravel Pits along the river banks, while the presence of a Scenic Overlook and Golf Course suggests the area's development into a regional center for recreation and transit in Custer County.