Lake Erling dominates the southern landscape of this Lafayette County region, where the waters are fed by the meandering course of Bodcau Creek. The area is characterized by a mix of riparian bottomlands and industrial development, most notably the McKemie- Patton Oil and Gas Field which signifies the energy extraction history central to this part of Arkansas. For those researching local families, the map identifies several distinct burial sites including Demoss Cemetery, McClendon Cemetery, and Primitive Cemetery. The settlement of Forest Grove sits near the southeastern corner, serving as a focal point for a network of rural roads such as Lafayette 17 and Taylor Rd. The terrain is further defined by several tributaries, including Walker Creek, Heirs Branch, and Bandy Branch, which carve through the wooded surroundings and define the local drainage patterns.
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1952 · Bradley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Garland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Bradley NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Canfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Lewisville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Bradley SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · El Dorado
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · El Dorado
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · El Dorado
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · El Dorado
USGS Topo · 1:250,000