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1972 Map of Dardanelle

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dardanelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as the central artery for this early 1970s landscape, marking the boundary between Pope and Yell counties. The city of Dardanelle is anchored by the massive Dardanelle Lock and Dam and its adjacent Powerplant, which fundamentally altered the river's character from a natural waterway to a managed industrial corridor. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward the steep slopes of Mount Nebo and its associated Mount Nebo State Park, providing a dramatic contrast to the flat river bottoms and the scattered settlements of Elberta and Bernice.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous small burial sites such as Brierley Cem, Louvenia Cem, and Thompson Cem. The map also details the transition from rural farming to industrial extraction, evidenced by the cluster of Quarries and various Gravel Pits north of the river. Features like the Radio Tower (KCAB) and the Railroad grade tracing the riverbank illustrate the infrastructure supporting this regional hub.