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1962 Map of Delaware

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Delaware
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Arkansas River valley undergoes a significant transformation as the Dardanelle Reservoir begins to shape the landscape between Delaware and London. Blue hatching across the map indicates specific low-lying areas along the river and Big Piney Creek designated to be submerged by the reservoir's normal pool elevation. This transition era is captured alongside established transport corridors like the Missouri Pacific Railroad and an Old Railroad Grade that runs through the southern townships.

Local genealogy is well-documented through a high density of small burial grounds, including Hon Cem, Brock Cem, and Chastain Cem. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as River Mountain and Bayliss Mountain, while industrial activity is noted by numerous quarries and gravel pits scattered near Georgetown and Scotia. The southern portion of the quadrangle reaches into the Ozark National Forest, where steep drainage systems like Wildcat Hollow and Hickerson Hollow lead toward the valley floor.