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1963 Map of Beebe

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Beebe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor anchors the development of central Arkansas in the early 1960s, connecting the growing hubs of Beebe, Ward, and Austin. This rail-aligned settlement pattern contrasts with the surrounding agricultural and timbered landscapes defined by Cypress Bayou and Cadron Ridge. The map documents a significant era for regional education and community life, featuring the Arkansas State Jr College and local rural landmarks like Stony Point and Barrentine Corner.

Evidence of the local economy is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Quarries and Gravel Pit operations to the Landing Strip near the southern boundary. Higher ground is often marked by family-named features like Apple Hill and Rock Hill, many of which host long-standing community centers such as Apple Hill Ch and Union Valley Ch. The transition from rural to burgeoning suburban space is visible in the purple revisions that trace the expansion of Beebe's urban footprint.