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1980 Map of Athens

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Athens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Athens serves as a central hub in this western Arkansas landscape, where the Little Missouri River carves through the southern reaches of the Cossatot Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Big Tom Mountain, Paul Mountain, and Brush Heap Mountain, much of which is protected within the Ouachita National Forest and the Caney Creek State Wildlife Management Area.

Evidence of local industry and community life is scattered throughout the hills, from the Slate Pit and Shale Pit to the small settlement of Henry. Genealogists may find value in the locations of Misels Chapel, White Oak Cem, and Brushy Cem. The intricate drainage system of the area is well-documented, featuring named water bodies such as East Saline Creek, Indian Creek, and Hurricane Creek, which flow through the varied elevations of Howard and Montgomery counties.