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2024 Map of Emmet

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Emmet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Emmet straddles the county line between Hempstead and Nevada counties, serving as a primary point of settlement in this Southwest Arkansas landscape. The town's grid is well-defined by streets such as S Main St and S Walnut St, while the surrounding rural areas are marked by a significant concentration of communal and genealogical sites. Notable among these is the Briant Cem African American near the southern edge, alongside other family and community burial grounds including Snell Cem and Ephesus Cem.

A complex network of waterways, including Terre Rouge Creek and Whiteside Creek, drains the undulating terrain between smaller communities like Harmony and Sutton. The presence of Ephesus Church and Forest Hill Church indicates the long-standing centers of social life in these rural townships. These features, combined with the detailed road network from Liberty Rd to Battle Estate Rd, offer a clear look at the persistent land use patterns and community structures of the region.