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2011 Map of Bryant

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bryant and its surrounding residential developments, including Evergreen, Woodland Hills, and Shannon Hills, define the northern landscape of this Saline County region. The map captures a heavy industrial footprint south of the main settlements, dominated by extensive mining operations like the Quapaw North Pit Mine and the Covington Number 5 Mine. These excavations are interspersed with water features such as the Old Brown Mud Lakes and Dotty Lake, illustrating a landscape deeply altered by resource extraction.

Rural communities like Sardis and Brooks sit among a dense network of creeks, including Hurricane Creek and Blue Branch. Local heritage is anchored by several burial grounds, including Alexander Cemetery and McPherson Cemetery, while the Arkansas Childrens Colony McRae Unit stands as a significant institutional landmark. The transition from suburban growth to active mining pits highlights the dual nature of the local economy during this era.