1972 Map of Dardanelle

About this map

Dardanelle Mountain and the prominent heights of Mount Nebo dominate the landscape of the Arkansas River valley in the early 1970s. The town of Dardanelle serves as a central hub, situated along the Arkansas River just below the Dardanelle Lock and Dam. This period shows the significant infrastructure surrounding the river, including a powerplant and the Dam Site East Public Use Area on Lake Dardanelle. A wide distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as Oak Ridge Cem, Hudson Cem, and Moore Hill Cem, provides a detailed record of the rural population centers like Smiley, Elberta, and Prosperity. To the west, Mount Nebo State Park preserves the higher elevations, while a Railroad Grade south of Dardanelle indicates former transportation corridors through the valley.