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1947 Map of Barling

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Barling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Fort Chaffee Military Reservation dominates the center of this landscape southeast of Fort Smith, revealing a complex grid of military infrastructure including an athletic field, landing field, and prominent chimneys. The 1940s-era topography, updated in the 1970s, captures the transition from rural Sebastian County holdings to a structured federal installation, while surrounding communities like Barling and Jenny Lind maintain their regional identity.

Along the northern edge, the Arkansas River and its Ozark Reservoir reach define the county line near Haroldton. Significant local landmarks are preserved in the mapping, from the Tuberculosis sanitorium on Wildcat Mountain to the Howard Hill School and St Marys Ch and Sch. The presence of the Missouri Pacific railroad and numerous coal-related strip mines reflects the industrial and logistical backbone of the river valley during this period.