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2020 Map of Falcon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Falcon sits at the heart of this southwest Arkansas landscape, situated along the boundary where Lafayette and Nevada counties meet. The settlement pattern is defined by rural crossroads and family-named landmarks, reflecting a deep-rooted agricultural history. Multiple burial grounds, including Falcon Cem and Clevet Springs Cem, are scattered throughout the region, providing vital points of reference for genealogical research. To the west, Mount Pleasant and Shiloh serve as secondary hubs, connected by a network of county roads like Shiloh Rd.

The terrain is heavily defined by a complex drainage system flowing toward the Red River basin. Bayou Dorcheat meanders along the eastern edge, while numerous smaller waterways like Bodcau Cr, Clear Cr, and Tucker Br carve through the landscape. These creeks and branches, along with Wilson Lake and Marlers Lake, have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and early transport routes in this timber-rich portion of the Arkansas coastal plain.