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1965 Map of Clarkridge

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Clarkridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Norfork Lake dominates the eastern half of this landscape, its deep, branching arms reaching into the rugged hills of northern Arkansas. Surveyed in the mid-1960s, the map illustrates a transition from upland farming to a water-focused geography, particularly around Mallard Point and Teal Point. The settlement of Clarkridge serves as a small hub for the surrounding ridges, which are dotted with family-named landmarks and rural institutions.

Genealogists and local researchers will find several small burial grounds including Quality Ridge Cem and Bentley Ridge Cem, alongside local congregations at Zion Ch and the uniquely named 101 Church. Along the shoreline, sites like Red Bank Landing and Cranfield Landing mark the edge of the controlled inundation areas. The terrain is defined by winding drainage systems such as East Pigeon Creek and Lick Creek, where multiple Fords indicate established crossings before more modern infrastructure.