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2014 Map of Canaan

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Canaan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Canaan and the surrounding high country of the Ozarks are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges just north of the Searcy and Van Buren County line. The hydrology of the region is anchored by the Middle Fork Little Red River, which collects drainage from numerous tributaries like Ballinger Br and Crooked Br. This landscape, documented in the early 21st century, shows a pattern of ridge-top roads and creek-bottom settlements that has persisted for generations.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks including the Oak Hill Cem, Thompson Cem, and Shady Grove Cem. The map identifies prominent elevations such as Bohannon Mtn and Housley Mtn, along with unique landforms like Nolan Point and Thompson Point. Smaller communities like Watts and Kay remain connected by winding local routes such as S Ar 27 HWY and Ar 254 HWY E, illustrating the enduring rural character of this Arkansas interior.