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1965 Map of Bald Knob

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Bald Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Bald Knob serves as the central hub of this White County survey, appearing during a period of infrastructure expansion in the mid-1960s with updates through the early 1980s. The town's grid is dominated by the Missouri Pacific railroad, which cuts diagonally across the landscape and supports local industry evidenced by several quarries and quarry sites. To the north, the terrain transitions into the elevations of Russell Mountain and the water management systems of Lake Bald Knob, featuring its Waterworks and associated Overflow drainage patterns.

Rural life is marked by numerous family and community landmarks, including Gilbert Cem, Prince Cem, and Shady Grove Cem. The map captures the outlying settlements of Russell and Midway, along with spiritual centers like Hopewell Ch and Rocky Point Ch. In the southern reaches, the Little Red River meanders near Conley Bend, illustrating the natural watercourses that define the region's agricultural boundaries alongside Mingo Creek and Gum Creek.