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1964 Map of Cornerstone

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Cornerstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Swan Lake and the meandering Arkansas River dominate this mid-century landscape in Jefferson County, where the shifting river channel has left behind a complex network of oxbows and brakes. Small agricultural communities such as Cornerstone and Sweden are connected by a system of levees that protect the low-lying terrain of Huffs Island and Cooper Island. The map records a significant number of rural landmarks essential for genealogical research, including Morning Star Church and several family-named burial sites like Elam Cemetery and Nickelson Cemetery.

Infrastructure improvements are visible through the inclusion of Lock and Dam No. 3, reflecting the mid-1960s efforts to manage the river's flow for navigation. The northern portion of the quadrangle is largely occupied by the Bayou Meto State Game Area, a dense wetland environment characterized by features like Round Cypress Brake and Beaver Dam Slough, illustrating the preservation of Arkansas bottomlands amidst the surrounding agricultural expansion.