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1951 Map of Camden

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Camden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Ouachita River snakes through the heart of this mid-century landscape, anchoring a regional hub defined by timber, transportation, and industrial growth. Camden stands as the primary center, its urban grid supporting essential civic landmarks like the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Water Works. The map illustrates the town’s educational and social infrastructure through several neighborhood institutions, including North Side Sch and Lincoln High Sch, alongside the sprawling Oaklawn Cem.

South of the city, the dual communities of Cullendale and Fairview demonstrate the expansion of local industry and residential life along the St Louis Southwestern and Missouri Pacific railroad lines. Rural life is evidenced by the presence of smaller settlements like Herbert and several outlying houses of worship, such as Deans Chapel and Timothy Ch. The river's historical importance as a crossing point is reflected in the Bradley Ferry (Aband), even as modern infrastructure like the Municipal Airport began to reshape the local economy.