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2024 Map of Chidester

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Chidester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Chidester and the surrounding timberlands of Ouachita County are defined by a complex network of wetlands and tributaries flowing toward the Upper White Oak Lake and Lower White Oak Lake system. This 2024 survey shows the modern rural landscape where several small settlements like Reader, Barham, and Good Hope are linked by a grid of county roads and state highways crossing the Nevada Co line.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the area, including Mount Moriah Cem, Chidester Cem, and the Union Grove Church Cem. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous named watercourses such as Horse Branch, Barham Branch, and Poison Springs Branch, reflecting the historical importance of drainage and water access in this part of South Arkansas. The map also records localized features like Grayson Pond and Beavers Lake, documenting the hydrology and community landmarks as they exist in the early 21st century.