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2020 Map of Carthage

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Carthage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Carthage sits as the central hub of this Dallas County landscape, where a grid of streets including W Church St and S Main organizes the small settlement. The surrounding terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, primarily the southward-flowing Moro Cr and its tributaries like Dyer Moro Cr and Lawrence Moro Cr. These drainage patterns have historically dictated the placement of local infrastructure and timber-related routes.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Bethel Cem located southeast of town, while the rural road names suggest the area's industrial and land-use history. Notable examples include Bauxite Rd and Eagle Tram Rd, the latter likely referencing former narrow-gauge logging operations. The landscape is further fragmented by numerous creeks such as Matthews Cr and Pickett Cr, creating a heavily wooded character typical of the Arkansas timberlands.