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2017 Map of Ferndale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ferndale and the western edge of Little Rock are defined by a complex landscape of ridges and reservoirs in this 2017 survey. The Little Maumelle River snakes through the center of the quadrangle, feeding into the expansive Lake Maumelle to the north. This area serves as a significant drainage basin for central Arkansas, where prominent peaks like Maumelle Pinnacles, Grindstone Mtn, and Goodson Mtn dictate the settlement patterns and road networks.

Genealogists and local historians can find several small burial grounds, including Spring Valley Cem and Browns Valley Rest Cem, tucked away near rural homesteads. The transition from the dense urban developments of Little Rock in the east to the more sparsely populated unincorporated communities of the west illustrates the geographical boundary between the city and the high timberlands. Landmarks like Natural Steps and Maumelle Harbor highlight the historical importance of the river system for both transportation and modern recreation.