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2014 Map of Batesville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Batesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Batesville sits at a geographic pivot point where the Ozark foothills meet the alluvial plains of the White River. This 2014 survey captures the city's established industrial and educational footprint, featuring both Lyon Coll and the Univ of Arkansas Community College-Batesville. The landscape to the north and west is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, including Mulligan Hollow and Nelson Ridge, while the river south of the city center encircles Brush Island and Luster Island.

Tracing the historical economy of Independence County, the map identifies Big Spring Mill near Big Spring and The Quarry along Dry Run. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous burial sites such as Old Ruddell Hill Cem, Oaklawn Cem, and Chinn Cem. The transport network includes several distinct clusters like Limedale Junction and Cushman Junction, illustrating the area's development along the corridors of Poke Bayou and the main river valley.