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1953 Map of Cato

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Cato
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Clifton Mountain and the ridge of Worthen Mineral define the topographic character of this central Arkansas landscape, where the Faulkner County and Pulaski County line divides the terrain. The map documents a significant military presence within the National Guard Training Area, including the site of the (Former Camp J T Robinson). Small agricultural and residential crossroads like Cato, Morgan, and Gentry Corner serve as focal points for the rural community during the mid-20th century.

Local history and genealogy details are plentiful, featuring numerous landmarks such as the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and Cedar Heights Church. Education and memorial sites are well-represented by Shaw School, Blue Hill School, and the Mt Payam Cemetery. Waterways including White Oak Bayou and Mile Creek drain the area toward Lake Conway, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that shaped early settlement and road placement like the Mayflower Olmstead Road.