1964 Map of Calico Rock

About this map

White River carving through the heart of northern Arkansas dominates this mid-century topographic record, where the Missouri Pacific railroad snakes along the northern bank past City Rock Bluff. The landscape is a mix of small river-valley settlements like Calico Rock and upland community hubs such as Culp and Optimus. Evidence of early education and local kinship is found in landmarks like Bethel Springs Sch and numerous family burying grounds including Cope Cem and Rorie Cem. Crossing points like Chesmond Ferry highlight the historical reliance on water transport before the extensive development of modern bridges. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Sugarloaf Mountain and Hixon Mountain, while the dense Ozark National Forest covers much of the southern portion of the quadrangle, punctuated by isolated features like Saltpeter Cave and the Green Lookout Tower.