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1961 Map of Damascus

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Damascus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Cadron Creek and its numerous tributaries, including Batesville Creek and Cove Creek, wind through this upland region where the borders of Van Buren, Faulkner, and Conway counties meet. The landscape is defined by prominent ridges and peaks such as Walker Mountain, Round Mountain, and Horseshoe Mountain. At the time of this 1961 field check, the area maintained a rural character centered around small communities like Damascus, Republican, and Martinville.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the Solomon Grove School and Pinnacle Springs Tabernacle to several family and community burial grounds, including the McMillian Cem and Spires Cem. The presence of the Treaty Boundary running through the northern hills adds a significant historical dimension to the survey, marking an earlier era of land division and settlement. Industrial activity is represented by scattered local resources like the Shale Pit and Gravel Pit, supporting the local road network including the historic Batesville Road.