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1879 Map of Cravens
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1879 Map of Cravens

USGS Topo · Published 1879

About this map

Lone Elm and Cravens appear as the primary focal points of human settlement in this southern portion of Franklin County during the late nineteenth century. Surveyed under the direction of J.W. Powell and Chief Topographer Henry Gannett, the map reveals a landscape defined by its complex drainage systems rather than dense urbanization. The topography is meticulously detailed, showing the intricate ridges that separate the Maxwell Creek and Long Br. watersheds. Further east, the terrain is shaped by the White Oak Creek and the East Fork of Gar Creek, illustrating how early Arkansas homesteads and roadways were dictated by the natural rise and fall of the Ozark foothills. This survey captures a moment when local geography was still primarily defined by family-named branches and small crossroads communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1879
Date Published1879
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.25 x 19.67 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain