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2020 Map of Emmet

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Emmet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Emmet sits at the intersection of local history and rural geography, straddling the line between Hempstead and Nevada counties. The settlement is defined by its grid of streets such as S Main St and S Walnut St, serving as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural and timbered landscape. The area is notable for its numerous burial grounds, including the Briant Cem African American and the Snell Cem, which provide significant points of interest for genealogists tracking local families.

Waterways like Terre Rouge Creek and Whiteside Creek carve through the terrain, while smaller communities such as Centerville, Harmony, and Sutton appear as dispersed rural nodes. The landscape is dotted with religious landmarks like Ephesus Church Cem and Forest Hill Church Cem, illustrating the importance of church-centered social structures in this part of Arkansas. This map documents the persistent rural character of the region as it appeared in the early 21st century.