1971 Map of Bragg City

About this map

Poison Springs State Forest dominates the southwestern reaches of this Arkansas landscape, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path toward the settlement of Bragg City. The terrain is defined by the winding Ouachita River along the eastern boundary, which has carved out features like Old River Island and several oxbows including Moon Lake and Upper Old Brake. This area reflects a mid-century rural economy tied to the land, evidenced by a Claypit near the center of the sheet and a network of named tracks such as the Indian Trail and Schultz Trail. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community landmarks, from the Capernaum Ch and Bell Chapel to several small burial grounds like Bragg Cem, Green Cem, and Tate Cem. The map provides a clear view of the water system, following the Ecore Fabre Bayou and its many tributaries as they drain toward the main river valley.