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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

About this map

Aluminum production and medical history define this mid-1940s landscape in Saline County. The industrial operations at Bauxite are central to the area, supported by the dedicated Bauxite Northern and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads. Nearby, the specialized settlement of Pine Haven and the locality of Lignite suggest the extraction-based economy that drove local growth during the war era. Further north, the Thomas Mcrae Tuberculosis Home stands on a hill above Crooked Creek, representing a significant regional healthcare facility of the period.

Rural life continues away from the industrial hubs, with small community centers like Sardis and Vimy Ridge connected by the Sardis Road. Educational and religious foundations are evident at Mt Olive Sch and the Assembly of God Ch. The terrain is dissected by numerous waterways including Hurricane Creek and Otter Creek, which dictate the placement of early homesteads and rail lines through the Alexander and Bauxite townships.