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1961 Map of Damascus

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Damascus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Damascus sits at the junction of several rural townships near the border of Van Buren and Faulkner counties, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural communities. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Cadron Creek and its many tributaries, including Cove Creek and Batesville Creek. A notable historical marker on this map is the Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts diagonally across the terrain, reflecting the early surveying history and land partitions of the region.

Smaller settlements such as Martinville, Mallet Town, and Republican are anchored by local institutions like Solomon Grove School and several community churches. Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including the McMillian Cem and Spires Cem. The map also highlights local infrastructure and recreation of the early 1960s, from the Fish Hatchery and Gaging Station to the Camp Kiwanis site tucked away in the southern hills.