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1943 Map of Batesville

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Batesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The White River and Polk Bayou anchor this 1940s landscape, illustrating the industrial and social development of Batesville. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as a critical artery, connecting the urban core to outlying industrial sites like Scheid Quarry and transit hubs such as Cushman Junction. The presence of the Masonic Home and several community landmarks, including West Batesville High Sch and Mt Zion church, reflects a well-established civic life during the mid-twentieth century.

Agricultural and rural heritage is visible in the network of family-named hollows and creek-side settlements. One can trace the locations of numerous country schools, such as Oak Hill Sch and Red Cut Sch, alongside several historic burial grounds like Pleasant Valley Cemeteries and Barnes Cem. The topographical detail captures the complex drainage of Brushy Mountain and the varying terrain of Brooks Hollow and Milligan Hollow, providing a detailed look at the interface between the valley floor and the surrounding ridges.