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1971 Map of Centerton

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Centerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Centerton and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Benton County appear in the early 1970s, characterized by a dense network of country roads and family-named landmarks. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of Little Osage Creek and Spavinaw Creek, where the local economy and community life revolve around small settlements like Vaughn and Highfill. A notable institutional presence is the Centerton State Fish Hatchery, situated near the town center.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous small burial grounds such as Gamble Cem, Jackson Cem, and Armstrong Cem. The map documents a rural infrastructure that includes the Sunshine Sch and Bethlehem Ch, alongside industrial remnants like the Quarries and Osage Mills. Many of these features, connected by routes like Mt. Olive Road, provide a detailed record of the township and section lines that structured Northwest Arkansas at this time.