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1989 Map of Atkins

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Atkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as the central artery for this region of central Arkansas, dividing the floodplain of Carden Bottom from the elevations of Carrion Crow Mountain. To the north, the town of Atkins is situated between Oak Creek and Kuhn Bayou, serving as a focal point for a landscape dotted with local heritage sites such as Bells Chapel Cem and Darr Cem. The creation of Atkins Lake and the presence of Galla Creek delineate the transition from the river valley to the rising timberlands.

To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward the iconic Petit Jean Mountain, where Petit Jean State Park encompasses a network of recreational waters, including Lake Bailey, Lake George, and Roosevelt Lake. The map reveals a community-centered infrastructure from the late 20th century, marked by landmarks like Gold Hill Sch and various local congregations such as Allens Chapel and Norris Chapel.