2011 Map of Calhoun

About this map

Calhoun oil and gas production defines the industrial landscape of Columbia County in the early 21st century. This survey reveals a complex network of energy extraction, specifically the Magnolia Oil and Gas Field and the Calhoun Oil and Gas Field, interspersed with rural settlements and timberland. The presence of the Magnolia Municipal Airport near Walker and Partee highlights the area's infrastructure, while local heritage is preserved in sites like the Kings Hill Cemetery and Jerusalem Cemetery. The hydrology is dominated by a dense web of branches and creeks, including Horsehead Creek and the Little Cornie Bayou, which navigate the subtle elevations of the South Arkansas terrain. Smaller communities such as Brister and Kerlin are connected by a grid of county roads that navigate between wetlands like Miller Lake and the various oil fields that have shaped the local economy for decades.