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1968 Map of Augusta

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The White River defines the western edge of this Arkansas landscape, where the Woodruff County seat of Augusta serves as a hub for the surrounding agricultural plains. The town's layout is centered around the Courthouse and Augusta High School, with the Missouri Pacific railroad line connecting the main settlement to New Augusta and onward toward Cavell. This survey captures the region's complex water network, dominated by oxbow features like Taylor Brake and Cypress Brake that mark the river's ancient path.

Rural life is anchored by a network of local institutions, including Holly Grove Ch and New Salem Ch, alongside numerous family and community burial grounds such as Quiett Cem and Jelks Cem. To the north, the small community of Fitzhugh sits near the river, while the eastern reaches are characterized by drainage features like Cypress Creek and the Cypress Creek Country Club. The map reflects a mid-century period when traditional river commerce had given way to rail and highway transport via U.S. 64.