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1973 Map of Cornerstone

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Cornerstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Cornerville and Rock Springs anchor this portion of southeast Arkansas in the early 1970s, where the borders of Cleveland, Lincoln, and Drew counties converge. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Tenmile Creek, Mill Creek, and the swampy bottomlands of Beaver Slough. These natural features dictated the placement of early settlements and roads like Rock Springs Road, which connects the small communities dotting the countryside.

Local history is preserved in the numerous rural churches and cemeteries that serve these farming communities. Notable landmarks include Newton Chapel in the north and the Strangers Rest Ch further south, alongside several smaller settlements such as Plantersville and Melton. The map also captures the path of a major pipeline cutting across the terrain, reflecting the modern infrastructure overlaying a traditionally agrarian region.