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1971 Map of Augusta

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The White River winds in deep oxbows through the heart of this Arkansas delta landscape, defining the borders of Jackson and Woodruff Counties. The river's influence is evident in the dense network of wetlands such as Deadman Slough, Bear Water Slough, and Yancopin Lake. These features reflect a flood-prone geography where agriculture and industry have historically adapted to the shifting water. Along the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor, established settlements like Augusta and Bradford serve as anchors for the surrounding rural territory, while smaller points like Fitzhugh and Rio Vista mark the persistent presence of local crossroads communities.

Local history is well-preserved through several rural congregations and burial grounds, including Honey Grove Ch, Lake Grove Ch, and McKnight Cem. The map captures an era of specialized land use, with the State Game Area in the southwest and industrial markers like Spriggs Mill and several Gravel Pits indicating a diversified local economy. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between natural hydrology and early 1970s infrastructure.