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2011 Map of Atkins

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Atkins serves as the focal point of this Arkansas River valley landscape, where the Union Pacific Railroad parallels the northern corridor. The terrain south of the settlement transitions into the rich alluvial lands of Carden Bottom, bordered by the wide bends of the Arkansas River and the winding Petit Jean River. This area is characterized by a significant collection of small lakes and reservoirs, including Lake Atkins, Lake Lucy, and Lake Elsie, which support the agricultural and recreational needs of the region.

Genealogists will find a high density of local landmarks, particularly the concentration of burial grounds such as Atkins Catholic Cemetery, Darr Cemetery, and Galla Rock Cemetery. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the northern slopes of Petit Jean Mountain, home to Petit Jean State Park and the aviation facilities at Petit Jean Park Airport. These features, alongside the river islands like Sweeden Island, illustrate a landscape shaped by both water management and early 20th-century conservation efforts.