1985 Map of El Dorado
USGS Topo · Published 1988About this map
El Dorado serves as the industrial and logistical hub of this South Arkansas landscape, where the local economy is deeply tied to the extensive Oil And Gas Field operations visible across the region. The map documents a complex network of transportation, including the St Louis Southwestern and Missouri Pacific railroads that historically connected timber and petroleum interests to wider markets. To the east, the sprawling wetlands of the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge dominate the basin where the Ouachita River meets the Saline River. This area is characterized by an intricate system of backwaters like Eagle Lake and Grand Marais Lake, and historic river points such as Wilmington Landing. Smaller settlements like Smackover, Norphlet, and Huttig are mapped alongside rural landmarks, including the Pleasant Grove Ch and various unnamed cemeteries, providing a clear record of 1980s habitation patterns in Union County.
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Editions of this 1985 El Dorado Map
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Historical Maps of El Dorado Through Time
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