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1944 Map of Bryant

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Bryant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

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Industrial and rural landscapes intersect southwest of Little Rock in this mid-1940s survey of central Arkansas. The prominence of the Bauxite Northern and the Missouri Pacific railroads reflects the era's heavy reliance on rail for mineral transport, particularly around the mining-centric community of Pine Haven. A significant medical landmark, the Thomas Mcrae Tuberculosis Home, sits north of the tracks, while smaller agricultural settlements like Sardis and Brooks are connected by the Sardis Road and Lignite Road.

The hydrology of the region is dominated by the winding path of Hurricane Creek, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Brier Branch and Muddy Creek. Local social life in these townships is anchored by landmarks such as the Mt Olive Sch, Fairview Sch, and the Assembly of God Ch, providing a detailed view of the community structure before post-war suburban expansion reached this portion of Saline County.