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1959 Map of Dansby

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Dansby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Crowleys Ridge rises above the alluvial lowlands along the boundary of St. Francis and Lee Counties, creating a distinct topographical divide in this Eastern Arkansas landscape. The contrast between the elevated ridges and the complex river systems defines the area, where the St Francis River and the St Francis Floodway dominate the drainage pattern. This mid-century view captures the hydraulic management of the Delta, including the bypassed loops of the Old River and various sloughs and oxbow lakes like Island Lake and Skinny Lake.

Settlement patterns are concentrated along the ridge flanks and higher ground, featuring numerous small congregations and family burial sites. Genealogists can trace roots at Macedonia Ch, St John Ch, and Mt Zion Cem, while the small community of Dansby anchors the southeastern corner. The map reflects a rural economy shaped by both agriculture and industry, as seen in the scattered gravel pits and the proximity of the river-fed Linden Island.