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2017 Map of Atkins

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Atkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Atkins serves as a central hub on the Arkansas River valley floor, situated between the high ground of Carrion Crow Mtn to the north and the prominent ridge of Petit Jean Mtn to the south. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Arkansas River, which separates Pope Co from Yell Co, creating landforms like Sweeden Island and Crane Island. The southern portion of the quadrangle includes the planned lakeside community of Winrock and the Petit Jean Park Airport, marking a distinct shift from the agricultural river bottoms to recreational and upland development.

Genealogists will find several burial sites scattered across the varied terrain, from the Atkins Cem near town to the Galla Rock Cem closer to the river. The presence of numerous small lakes like Lake Amanda and Lake Jeannette south of the river reflects the transformation of the Petit Jean area into a parkland and residential corridor, while the north remains anchored by the waters of Lake Atkins.