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1954 Map of Bryant

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bryant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Industrial bauxite mining and the Missouri Pacific rail corridor dominate this mid-century landscape south of Alexander Mountain. In the township of Bauxite, a complex network of open pit mines and expansive tailings ponds illustrates the area's significance to the aluminum industry. The map captures established communities like Bryant and Sardis, while also documenting the Thomas McRae Tuberculosis Home north of the hills.

Rural infrastructure is well-defined by landmarks such as the Ben-Ball Bridge over Hurricane Creek and various country churches, including Mt Olive Church and Bethel Church. The inclusion of the powder magazine and several small cemeteries like China Grove Cemeteries provides specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of Saline County before the suburban expansion of later decades.