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2017 Map of Durham

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Durham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The White River carves a central path through this section of the Ozarks, defining the development of small communities like Durham and Thompson. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of ridges and hollows, including distinctive peaks such as Chicken Bristle Mtn and Pinnacle Mtn. These elevations create natural corridors for drainage, seen in the many tributaries like Fritts Cr and Panther Cr that feed into the river valley.

Genealogists can find significant local history in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds. Settlements such as Cannon Creek and Thorney are documented alongside established cemeteries like Walnut Grove Cem, Shumate Cem, and Mount Liberty Cem. The map illustrates the 2017 road network, where routes like Durham Rd and Madison 6001 navigate the varied terrain between Shaffer Bluff and Low Gap, reflecting a longstanding pattern of rural Arkansas habitation.