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2011 Map of Bethesda

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bethesda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The White River flows through the western half of this Arkansas landscape, defining a region where river transport and industrial extraction have long intersected. Near the river's bend, Batesville Shoal and Walls Ferry Road hint at historic crossing points and river navigation challenges. The northern hills are densely marked with manganese and mineral extraction history, featuring numerous named sites such as the McBride Mines, George Mine, and the Kimbrough Mine, alongside many prospects like the Tosh Hill Prospect.

Rural communities including Bethesda, New Hope, and Harmontown serve as local anchors. The map records several family and community burial grounds, such as York Cemetery and Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, which provide valuable location data for genealogists. Educational and institutional footprints are also visible, including the University of Arkansas Experimental Farm and the Arkansas Sheriffs Boys Ranch, showing how the land was utilized for both industry and social infrastructure during this era.